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Points on starting a new job? |
im about to start a new job can anyone tell me any good points During the first three months of your new job, your new boss will be getting to know you and taking note of your performance. In today鈥檚 marketplace there is no hesitation to terminate a relationship with a worker who isn鈥檛 living up to expectations. Since most companies have a ninety-day probationary period, this is a crucial time for you as a new employee. GET TO KNOW THE WORK TEAM FIRST During the first three months, keep a low profile and learn the workplace politics and pecking order. Find a secretary who can explain the chain of command. Listen and learn but don鈥檛 get involved in the politics. LEARN THE CORPORATE CULTURE There are lots of rules within a corporate environment, both formal and informal, like forms of address, unofficial dress code, the chain of command, etc. Pay attention to them if you want to fit in and be accepted. Don鈥檛 be embarrassed to ask questions. Ask 鈥渟mart鈥?questions but do not pester your peers with too many of them or you will appear incompetent. WHAT DOES THE BOSS EXPECT OF YOU? Make sure you are doing things the way your boss wants them done. Find out what his expectations are. Don鈥檛 guess; ask what he considers important. If necessary make a list of your job duties. Ask your supervisor for confirmation that you are in the right track. Remember there is an expected learning curve, but at the same time you must be demonstrating that you are achieving your goals. FIND A MENTOR Top executives often have a mentor 鈥?someone who is several levels higher on the corporate chart. Find someone whose judgment you can trust and who can help you grow in the company. Follow these tips and plan for the future the moment you start this job. Employment is a marketplace right now. Gone are those days when loyalty and hardwork translates to job security. Stay but be ready to leave your employer anytime. Everything you do and learn on this job is preparation for the next one. Each job will take you up the ladder of success, and your responsibility and earning potential will increase. Peace and blessings! -Stay away from drama. -Avoid gossip. -Don't date people you work with. -Leave all your problems at home. -Always look busy. Show up on time. Do what they ask you to do and don't complain. (Newbies usually get the yuckiest tasks). Don't get involved in gossip even if you detest someone at the office. If you run out of work, ask for more. (These workers are usually the ones chosen for better positions later on because they are hard working). Make yourself available for overtime (if you can). Good luck! I've had many years in the workforce. set your clock all 15 minutes early. If you aren't early, you're late! You can easily bring in a lot of legitimate cash completing free offers on GPT sites. GPT (Get Paid To) websites are a good and easy way to make fast and free money online. A good site to learn about them is http://www.gptcentral.net/. |
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