Do these 5 things your first week at a
new job to make a good impression
The first week at a new job is stressful. Here’s how to make a
good impression and learn enough to hit the ground running.
You’ve finally done it–you landed the job that you were after. All
the hard work and preparation in getting the resume and interview right have
paid off. You are excited to start work and impress your new employer, and get
off on the right foot with your new coworkers. The first week of work can be
exciting, but also quite stressful.
You have been told to just relax and be yourself, but wonder if
there are certain things you should be focused on during this crucial first
week to make a great first impression with your new boss and coworkers.
ARRIVE EARLY,
STAY LATE, AND DRESS FOR SUCCESS
It’s possible that your boss starts earlier than everyone else,
but you should make sure that your coworkers see you there when they arrive at
work. It’s also a good idea to stay until others have gone home. Even though
your workday may end at 5:30 p.m., it would not look good for you to be seen
heading out the door at that time while your colleagues are still at their
desks. While schedules may be flexible, you want to play it safe in your first
week. When it comes to dress, it is always better to overdress in the beginning.
It shows self-respect and a positive attitude toward your new workplace. As you
settle into your job, you will gain a sense of how people dress you so can
adapt accordingly to what is most comfortable for you.
TAKE
INITIATIVE AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Many workplaces will take you on a tour to introduce you to your
colleagues on the first day or shortly after you start your job. If that
doesn’t happen, it is important for you to go around and introduce yourself.
Even if some of the employees have come around to introduce themselves to you,
don’t wait for everyone to do so. This indicates that you are someone who takes
initiative and doesn’t wait for others to come to them.
PREPARE GOOD
QUESTIONS TO ASK
You want to appear eager to learn and start to contribute as soon
as possible. One way to show interest is to prepare thoughtful questions to ask
your boss and colleagues. Writing the answers down in a notebook or pad is a
good way to show that you are serious about learning, and not just feigning an
interest to make a good impression.
PREPARE TO
ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR NEW JOB
Think about how you will answer questions concerning your previous
work so that you can talk about your work history in a succinct and positive
light. Even if your past job was not ideal, don’t complain or make negative
comments. Let your boss and colleagues know you are excited about your new job
and want to contribute as soon as possible. It is possible that some of your
colleagues will not be familiar with your new role in the organization, so
think of how you will answer this question.
SMILE, RELAX,
AND OFFER TO HELP WHENEVER POSSIBLE
A simple smile goes a long way toward making a good first
impression. It is good advice to relax and be yourself. Offer to help whenever
the opportunity arises. Be careful to offer help to your colleagues as well as
your new boss, as you want to avoid being seen as someone whose only interest
is rising up in the organization as soon as possible. Don’t try so hard,
however, that you come across as desperate to curry favor with your new boss.
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