Work roles

When you start work your employer should give you a job description so you know what’s expected of you. If you haven’t been given one, it might be best to ask them to explain exactly what they want of you. Regular supervision meetings should take place with your immediate manager so you can both discuss how you’re getting on. A good way of identifying what is expected of you is by having your manager set specific goals.

If you have too many managers, each wanting you to do different things, work can get very stressful. If this happens, tell them so they can sort it out. Otherwise you could find yourself doing the equivalent of two full-time jobs and becoming ill from stress.