Tip of the Day Tuesday

What to do on your first day/week of your new job:

First day on the job...

• Show your supervisor and co-workers that you are polished, professional and take your new position seriously.
• Remember the time you took to prepare your professional appearance for your interview? Do the same thing again!
  
• Be punctual and arrive early (but not more than 15 minutes early). As with your interview, leave yourself plenty of time to account for traffic or unexpected circumstances.
• Before going to work your first day, learn as much as you can about your new company. Visit the website and review annual reports or brochures.
• During your orientation, take notes and do not be afraid to ask questions. Show how interested and motivated you are to do a good job. You are not the first employee who has gone through training!
• Write down and commit to memory the mailing address, phone and fax numbers of your new company.
• When you record your personal phone message, be upbeat and clear. Remember to say your name and your company's name.

First week on the job...

• Get to know your co-workers but avoid office politics. Be inquisitive, listen and be open-minded.
• Do not complain or gossip about your old company or boss. A negative attitude is seen as very unprofessional.
• Always turn off your cell phone when you are in a meeting. If you forget, quickly apologize and silence the phone.
• Pay attention to the office schedule and expectations of what hours to keep.
  
• Make sure you are familiar with all the office equipment and how to use it.

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