How to Behave at a New Job
Getting off on the right foot at your new job may make the difference between staying for the long haul and looking for another job sooner than you had expected.
Steps:
1. Make a checklist of what you want from your new job as soon as you accept the offer, and discuss these points with your boss.
2. Identify the key players at work, then establish relationships with them.
3. Start on a Wednesday or Thursday. The stress of starting a new job on a Monday will cause you to fade by midweek; this way, you'll fade with everyone else on Friday.
4. Show up on time or early, and dress comfortably but appropriately.
5. Jump in with both feet rather than expecting the first day or week to be orientation. Grab that first assignment and shine.
6. Avoid making assumptions about your manager's expectations. Ask whether your boss prefers oral, written or presentation-style reports.
7. Spend time listening and asking questions rather than talking or doing. Don't offer solutions too quickly.
Tips:
Don't bring up your former employer too much and how things were done there. It may give the impression that you don't want to be in your new job.
Self esteem
If you see other people carelessly making it look like they're doing work, don't pay attention to them, but don't be rude to them. Don't let their work tactics suck you down, if you do, you will not want to work anymore.
Steps:
1. Make a checklist of what you want from your new job as soon as you accept the offer, and discuss these points with your boss.
2. Identify the key players at work, then establish relationships with them.
3. Start on a Wednesday or Thursday. The stress of starting a new job on a Monday will cause you to fade by midweek; this way, you'll fade with everyone else on Friday.
4. Show up on time or early, and dress comfortably but appropriately.
5. Jump in with both feet rather than expecting the first day or week to be orientation. Grab that first assignment and shine.
6. Avoid making assumptions about your manager's expectations. Ask whether your boss prefers oral, written or presentation-style reports.
7. Spend time listening and asking questions rather than talking or doing. Don't offer solutions too quickly.
Tips:
Don't bring up your former employer too much and how things were done there. It may give the impression that you don't want to be in your new job.
Self esteem
If you see other people carelessly making it look like they're doing work, don't pay attention to them, but don't be rude to them. Don't let their work tactics suck you down, if you do, you will not want to work anymore.
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