Starting a new job? Use the following advice

  • Ask questions - it´s better to do something right the first time round
  • Smile a lot and be friendly. Get to know your co-workers and what their interests are
  • Use lunch hours to get together with your co-workers, tempting as it may be to meet up with your former ones
  • Figure out who has the authority to give you work, and who is just trying to have you do theirs
  • Pay attention to the grapevine, but don´t contribute to it
  • Don´t complain about your boss, the office, your co-workers, or your previous job
  • Continue to arrive at work early and don´t rush out the door at the end of work every day
  • Volunteer for projects that will get you noticed, but don´t neglect any assigned work
  • Keep a positive attitude and an open mind. Your life has changed and it will take getting used to