Your First Days On the New Job
by
J. Damian Birkel
Workers
who are just starting a new job after surviving unemployment will be
shell-shocked and tense, less secure and confident than the the salad days of
job security. This is normal, to be expected.
What
should you do, and avoid doing, to make a great start? Here are my
recommendations, derived from many discussions with employers and employees. You
should take these very seriously, breaking one or more in the first few days can
create a negative impression that you'll spend a long time living down!
FIRST
DAYS ON THE NEW JOB -15 WAYS TO REDUCE PERSONAL STRESS AND IMPRESS YOUR BOSS:
(1)
Dress for Success. Even if "business casual" is the rule, dress a
little better until you've "felt your way" and know people.
(2)
Be On Time. Be on time. Be on time. Did I mention...?
(3)
Warmly greet your new boss and co-workers. A sincere smile and honest
appreciation is like the oil that keeps the wheels of and organization spinning
smoothly. You will stand out from the crowd.
(4)
Expect a learning curve. Plan for it, plan to get extra rest in the evenings.
(5)
Request an orientation (to insure that you are in alignment with the goals of
your boss and company).
(6)
Request homework (there could be reams of information for you to review and
process that may will help you "hit the ground running," but there may
not be enough hours in the day for you to digest.
(7)
Be prepared to invest more than required (in terms of time and effort).
(8)
Don't be afraid to ask for help (it will save time in the long run).
(9)
Live by a "TO DO list" and have it approved by your boss.
(10)
Don't gossip...Word will get out quickly.
(11)
Allow plenty of time to learn the corporate culture.
(12)
Listen more...talk less. You don't learn much when you're talking.
(13)
Don't be afraid to go the "extra mile" for both your boss and
co-workers. (It's a worthwhile investment in your future).
(14)
"Be the answer" to your companies needs. You would not have been hired
if there were not a problem to be solved or opportunities. Find the problem,
fill the need and "be the answer."
(15)
Be a team player. Always make your boss look good. Never reveal new information
in a meeting...Let your boss. Don't be afraid to give credit to him or her or
fellow workmates.
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