Just handed in my 2 weeks notice..

[pookguy88]

Is it ok to contact my future employer (I think I know who my boss will be) and ask if I should prepare/study anything?

Just wondering if this is kosher

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: pookguy88
Is it ok to contact my future employer (I think I know who my boss will be) and ask if I should prepare/study anything?

Just wondering if this is kosher

That's actually a good idea IMO

 

[hjo3]

Just to be contrary:

Asking if you should study something implies that you're unready for the work ahead of you. A truly competent employee would already be trained and familiarized with the necessary tools and procedures. Your future boss will likely assume you're unqualified for the position and, if he has any sense, rescind the company's job offer.

Come on, seriously, how can anyone think that could be a bad idea? This reminds me of those threads where the poster is like "I have a temperature of 106, can't breathe, and all my hair just fell out simultaneously. Should I go to the doctor?"

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: hjo3
Just to be contrary:

Asking if you should study something implies that you're unready for the work ahead of you. A truly competent employee would already be trained and familiarized with the necessary tools and procedures. Your future boss will likely assume you're unqualified for the position and, if he has any sense, rescind the company's job offer.

Come on, seriously, how can anyone think that could be a bad idea? This reminds me of those threads where the poster is like "I have a temperature of 106, can't breathe, and all my hair just fell out simultaneously. Should I go to the doctor?"

Sorry hjo3, but each and every job has different procedures IMO

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: pookguy88
Is it ok to contact my future employer (I think I know who my boss will be) and ask if I should prepare/study anything?

Just wondering if this is kosher

Contact whoever gave you the offer. And make a request that your future mentor (or similar) call you to discus the matter.

You probably don't have to do this though as any employer knows it will take you time to "get up to speed". In my industry (software) we expect alearning curve of 3-6 months to understand practices and policy type stuff.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: pookguy88
Is it ok to contact my future employer (I think I know who my boss will be) and ask if I should prepare/study anything?

Just wondering if this is kosher

That's actually a good idea IMO

 

[pookguy88]

Originally posted by: hjo3
Just to be contrary:

Asking if you should study something implies that you're unready for the work ahead of you. A truly competent employee would already be trained and familiarized with the necessary tools and procedures. Your future boss will likely assume you're unqualified for the position and, if he has any sense, rescind the company's job offer.

Come on, seriously, how can anyone think that could be a bad idea? This reminds me of those threads where the poster is like "I have a temperature of 106, can't breathe, and all my hair just fell out simultaneously. Should I go to the doctor?"

do i sense a hint of sarcasm??

if yes, thanks

 

[illusion88]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: hjo3
Just to be contrary:

Asking if you should study something implies that you're unready for the work ahead of you. A truly competent employee would already be trained and familiarized with the necessary tools and procedures. Your future boss will likely assume you're unqualified for the position and, if he has any sense, rescind the company's job offer.

Come on, seriously, how can anyone think that could be a bad idea? This reminds me of those threads where the poster is like "I have a temperature of 106, can't breathe, and all my hair just fell out simultaneously. Should I go to the doctor?"

Sorry hjo3, but each and every job has different procedures IMO

Better check the batteries on your sarcasam meter and read the thread over again.

 

[DaveSimmons]

But seriously, yes it's a good idea, especially if it's a tech job.

For example in software development there are at least a half-dozen source code control / versioning packages, and odds are good in changing jobs you'll change packages. Same with compilers / IDEs and other tools.

Don't expect your employer to give you more than general information like tool names until after you've shown up to sign all the paperwork including any non-disclosures, but starting to learn or re-learn the right tools will give you a head start.

 

[Kadarin]

I agree with DaveSimmons... If it's a tech company, go through their website to see if they have any available white papers or public documentation. If not, you can ask if they have any documentation or training materials they're willing to let you have.

Yes, he is expected to have the appropriate skillset needed to perform the job, but that doesn't mean he is fully familiar with the product lines he's going to be working with.

 

[Eeezee]

That depends on the job.

I don't think it's necessary. If you require training on procedures (chances are you do), it will be done at the job and you will be paid for it. They don't expect you to do anything like this. If you go out of your way now and overachieve, then that is the level at which you will have to consistently perform from now on.

Start out slow and do the minimum. As time goes on, start to impress.