Career Management: On-boarding (Starting a New Job)
First impressions make lasting impressions.
Learn how to make the best when coming on board!
Making a good impression with managers, colleagues, and customers or clients, as well as doing a good job, are our goals when we start a new position. Most of all, we want to feel confident about our ability to do the job, and to fit in. Take some time before your first day, and during your first weeks, to remind yourself of your professional strengths and your enthusiasm for your new job.
Preparing
Before you start your new job write down at least ten reasons why you know you will succeed. Carry the list with you and look at it often.
Be yourself — that is one of the principal reasons you were hired.
Write down the first three projects/tasks you are looking forward to doing in your new position.
Realize that you don't have to do it all in one day (or even one week or one month).
Learn how to make the best when coming on board!
Making a good impression with managers, colleagues, and customers or clients, as well as doing a good job, are our goals when we start a new position. Most of all, we want to feel confident about our ability to do the job, and to fit in. Take some time before your first day, and during your first weeks, to remind yourself of your professional strengths and your enthusiasm for your new job.
Preparing
Before you start your new job write down at least ten reasons why you know you will succeed. Carry the list with you and look at it often.
Be yourself — that is one of the principal reasons you were hired.
Write down the first three projects/tasks you are looking forward to doing in your new position.
Realize that you don't have to do it all in one day (or even one week or one month).