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Arrive Early on the First Day
Reporting to work late on the first day or during the first few weeks can leave the wrong impression.
To be punctual, you can find out about the reporting time and work towards getting to the workplace at least 15 minutes earlier. Take into account factors such as ongoing construction, traffic, and other hiccups that might delay you from getting to work on time.
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Listen Carefully and Ask Questions
Being a good listener can help you catch on things about the company and your job quickly.
It is also a good idea to seek clarification by asking various questions. Prepare both general and practical questions concerning the dynamics of your new role.
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Build Relationships from Day 1
Forming good relationships with your coworkers will help you transition to the new role fast.
Learn the names of other employees and professionally integrate into the new community. Confine questions and details about yourself within acceptable boundaries to earn ...
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Learn the Organization’s Culture
- Go through the company’s employee handbook to find out more useful info regarding its policies and rules.
- Observing actions by your coworkers can help you to do the work you are assigned as per the organization’s guidelines.
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What you should not do
- Don’t Make or Receive Many Personal Calls
- Don’t Assume Anything. Details such as the dress code and working hours should not be assumed
- Don’t Participate in Office Gossip
- Don’t Criticize Your Former Workplace.
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Make a good first impression
The first day in a company is all about making good impressions. And an excellent elevator pitch is one way of endearing yourself to your new workmates. An elevator pitch is a 15–30-second speech that tells your colleague who you are, the roles you have held previously, and ...
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“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”, Michael Jordan
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Be On Time !!!
Always add 25% to your time estimate to get anywhere or do any task. If you think it takes 30 minutes to get to work, give yourself 40 (technically, 37 1/2, but let’s not be ridiculous here!). If you need 12 working hours to finish a proposal, give yourself 15. The worst thing that could happen i...
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