Starting a new position can be overwhelming. Between the excitement of the new job title and the stress to want to make a good first impression. Find below 10 simple rules to help you start your new journey on the right foot.
1. Get To Know The Company’s Key Players
Producing long-term results is more important than an immediate impact. Depending on the company and the reason for your hire, you will have a settling-in period. Use that time wisely and get to know people and their roles; network and build alliances.
2. Do arrive early.
One easy way to help minimize the stress of starting a new position is to do a trial run before you start the job. Figure out your transportation and where you are going. Make the trip a few days ahead of time to see how long it takes, giving yourself a cushion for traffic or other delays. Then give yourself a little extra time so you can arrive at work a few minutes early on your first day.
3. Remember Names
And always with a smile. It's important to always project a positive attitude. Most people when introduced to others immediately forget names. If this happens to you, look them straight in the eye and say, “I’m sorry, could you tell me your name again,” and then practice using it once or twice a week.
4. Observe and learn
Observe the company’s management style, your director management style; leadership; company culture. Become a student of your managers and their leaders.
5. Don’t presume you know anything.
Being humble is worth a lot when you’re starting a new job. Nobody likes a know it all, especially someone who doesn’t really know anything about the job or the organization. As mentioned, take the time to listen and learn before you start giving advice.
6. Be nice.
Being nice goes a long way. People like nice people, and if you’re nice to everyone you’re going to get ahead. Remember that some of the people at the bottom of the pay scale know more about the inner workings of the company than those at the top. That’s why being nice to everyone you meet is important.
7. Show your values
Don’t get drawn into the chitter-chatter of gossipers. Smile, nod in agreement if you must, but do not gossip. If you do, people will not put their trust in you. Practice being a good listener and consider everything you hear, even if it plainly is gossip, as if it were most private.
8. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and advice.
There is no such thing as a stupid question when you’re starting a job. Your employer would prefer that you ask. That’s easier than having to fix a mistake. You won’t be expected to know everything, and it’s better to ask for help than to guess.
9. Welcome feedback.
Feedback is especially useful when you are starting a job. Ask your supervisor how you are doing, ask if he or she can give you any advice, and ask for suggestions on what you can improve upon.
10. Gain The Confidence Of Others
Give credit to others up and down the line. Be humble when given credit and say only, “Thank you.” After you have gained the confidence of your manager and others. You may start making recommendations on policy changes after spending a couple of weeks at the job.
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