Being a new employee in the organization or company is exciting and challenging at the same time. Are you going in the right direction? What is the right approach to your job? Here are a few career reminders for new employees to make a lasting impression and eventually gain a good reputation:
Eight Career Reminders for New Employees
Be organized
This involves getting a planner for your meetings, appointments, assignments, and projects. Such an attitude will make you set your goals for yourself and not miss important things to do.
Stop, look, and listen first
If you are an entry-level employee, do not assume you know everything. You need to learn and absorb your job first and contribute your skills for the organization’s benefit.
Come early and stay a little later
As a new guy or lady in the office, you need to work full days, especially in your first week. Though you are required to be in your workstation during your shift, it is better to come early or stay past your schedule.
Know your employer and co-workers more
You began discovering your new employer during the interview process. As you join the team, you now have the opportunity to continue getting to know your employer and co-workers more. Do not act or assume that you know everything.
Volunteer to help
Take this as an opportunity to offer some help. This gesture will, indeed, create an immediate impact, especially if you are the only person who has certain skills and abilities.
Keep minimal your personal business
You should stay focused at work and spend just a small amount of time doing personal business such as cutting your nails or checking your e-mail messages.
Get involved in office activities
Take advantage of the hours allotted to formal or informal events and activities in the office. These kinds of events and activities are a great strategy to bond with your co-workers within the team.
Network with people
You need to manage and expand your network of people even after you got hired for a new job. You never know when you will need their help.
This means you need to take every opportunity to meet key people in your organization or within your field of profession. This involves attending seminars, workshops, or conferences, and joining an organization outside of work.
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