If all of this sounds familiar, there are things that you can do to make changes in your career more manageable. Ellen Scott, Stylist’s acting digital content director and career expert, recommends trying the following:

Give yourself grace

“Change is hard, and it’s OK if it takes you a while to adjust,” explains Scott. “Give yourself permission to need time, space and extra communication around change, no matter what it is. That’s the case for positive change, too – it’s worth giving yourself some breathing space to let things settle. Booking yourself in for some ‘meetings’ that are actually just time to get to grips with everything can be a great shout.”

Be comfortable with not knowing everything

LinkedIn’s research indicated that only a third of people say continuous learning is critical in getting ahead, but Scott recommends seeing learning as a constant process. “It’s OK to be a beginner and it’s OK to start from scratch,” she says. “Try to reframe change as an opportunity to learn and try something new.”

Get support

Even if your manager isn’t receptive to your questions at first, it’s important to let them know just how crucial their support is. “If there’s a change in your responsibilities, make sure you ask your manager for training to go alongside it,” says Scott. “You can also look for other ways to up your skills, such as online learning, peer-to-peer chats or shadowing someone more experienced.”

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