How hard is it to find a job?

You walk through the door of the lobby towards the elevator, soaking in your surroundings, there’s not a familiar face in the building. You straighten up and take a deep breath, once those doors re-open, your first week of work will officially begin.

Whether it’s your first job or your fifth, those first few days on the job can be a little intimidating. But with these key rules, you can get comfortable in your new surroundings, get up to speed, and get off on the right foot with your new boss and co-workers.

Do: Be a Sponge

One of the most important duties in your first week is absorbing everything. Getting to know your company culture, the working and communication style of your teammates, the projects, departments, etc.

So, go to the new professional development classes and attend all the team and office meetings you can, even if you’re not sure what’s going on, it’s okay! You will be able to catch up to that pretty soon at the job.

Don’t: Overcommit Yourself

Do be careful though, to balance your schedule – you want to have plenty of time to learn the ropes from your desk. The last thing you want is to look like you have too much to juggle, seem overwhelming, or show up late to a commitment because you’re stuck somewhere else.

Do: Ask Questions

As you learn about new processes, projects, and people, don’t be afraid to ask questions. You need to get up to speed, and people will expect it from the new person from the team. Also take down detailed notes about everything you learn, even if it seems simple. It is going to be an overload this week, and writing everything down will make sure you don’t have to ask the same question twice.

Don’t: Be Afraid to Speak up

At the same time, don’t be afraid to contribute – you do want to reinforce that you’re the right person for this job! but you can make suggestions in the team meetings or brainstorming sessions, and if you have a skill or ability that you’ve been hired to bring to the team, pipe up and share the knowledge. It’s normal to be afraid to ask questions but if you need to excel on the things you’re doing you will need to speak up.

Do: Be Honest

Being honest about your thoughts and beliefs is never bad or a rude thing. No one expects you to know everything on the first day, so let’s not pretend! Being open and asking for help when you need it will set you up to succeed, and also make you more relatable to your boss and coworkers.

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Sruthi Kaladharan

Sruthi uses this space to share insights about recruiting, jobs and human resources. In her free time, she likes to read, and listen to music.