Tips For First Day at a New Job

• Wednesday January 20th, 2016
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• Career Management,Interviewing

Starting a new job is an exciting adventure but can also be stressful because you are in a new place with unfamiliar people around you and you are expected to perform at your very best. It is important to start off on the right foot with your boss and co-workers so there are a few things that you can do to help pave the way to success and make yourself and those around you much more comfortable with the transition.

Be Friendly: A smile is a great way to start the day and lets everyone know that you are friendly and gives an open appearance that you are ready to learn. Since you are the new ‘person’ in the workplace it helps to introduce yourself and let people know that you are new and trying to get to know everyone. This technique also helps to establish a business relationship with individuals you will need to interact with later on.

Have a Listening Ear: Even though you may know the technical aspects of your job it is amazing to see how many companies do things slightly differently in their work process. One of the worst ways to start a new job is to walk in and act like you know everything and don’t need to be taught. While there are certain situations that this might apply, those times are few and far between and you will get a much better response if you are listening to what the employer, trainer or co-workers have to say.

Ask Questions: There are no bad questions to ask when you are trying to get clarification on a concept or process, so do not be afraid to ask questions. This is also the ideal way to get career advice from those who have been at the company or institution longer and know how to rise up in the ranks.

When you finally land the job you have always wanted in Ontario and you are preparing for that first day, remember to have confidence in yourself and that the hiring panel chose you to fill the position. Rely on your experience and knowledge to help with the foundational basics of the job and be open to new ideas and methods presented by those with a long tenure at the organization when you want to get career advice in Ontario.