Tip #275: 5 Helpful Hints For After You Get That New Job

2009 was a rough year for a lot of people; many jobs were lost, and as a result, people looked to 2010 as a year of rebirth. Fortunately, for many of these people, 2010 has already been a better a year. We have heard quite a few success stories about new job opportunities - and it is only February.
We Are Dedicating This Week's Tip To Brand New Employees.

Like any new venture, being hired is both exciting and difficult. With this in mind, we prepared the following five tips for any new employee:

5 Helpful Hints For Any New Employee.

1. Make Sure You Remember Names - One of the best ways to make a great impression during your first week is to commit as many names to memory as you can. This is something salespeople have right. Part of getting up to speed your first week is synchronizing with the team you will be working with, and there is no better way to do this than by learning their names.
2. Do Not Be Overly Aggressive - While showing initiative can be a great way to be noticed, for many new employees it is better to spend more time listening than giving advice, especially during staff meetings. If asked for your opinion, do not hesitate to give it. Like anything new, it is better to lay low and soak up as much information as you can before being too vocal.
3. Learn The Landscape Of How Business Is Done - One of the fastest ways to get off on the wrong foot is to step on any toes your first week. If you can, get a copy of the company's organizational chart and commit it to memory. This will help you learn where and who to report to for your various needs. The faster you integrate yourself into a company the sooner you secure your new employment.
4. Strive To Be Likable - This sounds easy - and for some it is - but for others, striking the right balance between being likable and coming off as too aggressive can be difficult. Do shoot a friendly hello to everyone you pass by. Do not engage in conversation as though you have known the other employees your entire life. Exercise some reservation. People need time to get to know you, to build a rapport, before diving into deeper discussion.
5. Offer To Help Out Where You Can - Offering help is a great way to follow through on several of the tips above at once. If your particular skills can be leveraged to aid a coworker, go for it. This is the perfect opportunity to meet someone and learn their name, reveal yourself as likable and learn about your workplace's landscape.
   

One Last Thing....
I can tell you from personal experience how hard it is to get into rhythm at a new work place. On the one hand, there is the desire for many to excel at their performance. But if you want to get into rhythm, you need to learn the rhythm. And that requires listening and being observant when you are just starting off.

Summary: While most of this advice is common sense, new employees all too often disregard these guidelines and get carried away trying to impress or dazzle their coworkers and new employers. Approach new employment with that classic writer's warning, "show, don't tell." In other words, let your actions as an employee speak for themselves. If you act like a great employee, you will be acknowledged and treated as one.

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