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Tips for starting the new job

By Trevor Doré, Opinions Editor

© your polished resume got you
the interview and your social skills
during the interview got you the

job. Now that you’ve got the job, here
are some tips to make the best of the first

stages.

First impressions are crucial:
First and foremost, make sure
you show up on time and don’t
be the first to head out the
door as soon as work hours are
over. You made a good first
impression with the boss or the
human resources rep during
the interview, now it is time to
make a good impression with
the people that you work with
on a daily basis.

 

 

Dress the part: Depending

on the job, what you wear

may be a crucial element to

the first impression. Start
conservatively and gauge what
others wear before you decided
to go out on a limb to make a
statement.

Get to know your co-workers:
Chances are the first couple

of days will be heavy on the
introductions. You will meet
more people on the first day
then you will in the first month.

It is crucial to remember names.

Make sure you clarify during
the introduction if you are
uncertain. It is always awkward
to have to ask someone who
you have been working with for
the last month what his or her

name is. That being said, there
are ways to find out names
without directly asking and

if you work in a place where
nametags are mandatory, you’re
in the clear.

Don’t be afraid to ask for
help: The only question that

is a dumb question is the one
that is asked repeatedly. Asking
questions shows that you are
keen to learn and to make sure
that you’re doing things right.
Show your enthusiasm: The
interview process may have
been long, and if we are talking
about a career, chances are you
have invested years of your life
in education in order to attain
this position. You were chosen
because you were the best

 

candidate, which is something
to be proud of. Show your
enthusiasm and remember, you
like what you do.

¢ Be prepared: Make sure you’re
ready with any information that
you may need to bring on the
first day. Depending on the job,
you may also need to read and
brush up on some material.

¢ Do your thing: You were
hired to do a job and do it
well—so do it. Remember to
perform everyday and that
each employer is a potential
reference for a future job.

Bottom line, show up everyday ready to
rock and you’re sure to impress, make a
good first impression and survive the first
stages of employment.