tips on starting new job

[yoda291]

Hey people,

My first day at a new job is coming up and I was wondering if anyone here has tips for starting a new job. I guess I'm kinda used to having some authority at my job and I imagine it'll be a little bit of a "culture shock".

TIA.

 

[rh71]

I was told to dress down after I got there my first day... oops... they got rid of the tie policy and never told me. 🙂

BTW, trial by fire is the best way to learn how things work. Don't be intimidated just cause they're throwing a whole bunch of $#!t at you. I really can't think of any first-day-musts you should know...

 

[spidey07]

take everything in. Be part of the team and do what your told.

You can take risks later. Now you're just trying to get used to how the place runs.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

What kind of job?

 

[CrazyDe1]

yeah, remember people's names

You'll be meeting 10 or 15 people and you won't be paying attention when you get introduced. Let me tell you, it looks very impressive when a day later you say hi to everyone saying their name.

When I was interning I did that and when I left my boss was like we knew you would be awesome from the first day because you remembered everyone's names after only 1 introduction.

 

[monk3y]

Be social, the workplace becomes alot better when you can talk amongst each other and learn to enjoy each other's company.

 

[axelfox]

Don't dip your pen in the company ink.

 

[SoyBoy004]

Originally posted by: InstincT
Be social, the workplace becomes alot better when you can talk amongst each other and learn to enjoy each other's company.

exactly. i just joined up with a new company. find out what others like and try to relate and involve yourself! be friendly.

 

Originally posted by: axelfox
Make sure you dip your pen in the company ink. 😉

Fixed for you!

 

[Evadman]

I brought donuts the first day I was temping. I got hired. Brought more donuts. Got a raise. Brought donust and Bagels. Got Promoted with another raise.

I wish I were joking.

 

[Wag]

Be prompt.

 

[tm37]

wear clothing

 

[acemcmac]

keep your mouth shut and ears/eyes open.

 

[KK]

Make a bad first impression, that way you only got one way to go, up. Maybe two ways, out. 🙂

KK

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: Evadman
I brought donuts the first day I was temping. I got hired. Brought more donuts. Got a raise. Brought donust and Bagels. Got Promoted with another raise.

I wish I were joking.

Is this where we say... ONLY IN AMERICA...

 

[bmacd]

be socialable, but don't be the guy that keeps talking forever. Manners go a long way...don't forget your P's and Q's 🙂

-=bmacd=-