Settling Into A New Job? Here’s How To Make An Impact

Congratulations on getting a new job!

You passed the interviews and are now ready to start your first day and prove that you’re as good in real life as you are on paper.

How do you go about proving yourself and ensuring you keep your new job?

1. Arrive Early, Stay Late, and Dress For Success

Make a point of getting to the office 30 minutes before the official working hours. While schedules may be flexible at your place of work, it is also a good idea to stay a little past the working hours. It may not look good for you to be seen heading out the door exactly at the end of the workday when your colleagues are still at their desks.

When it comes to dressing, it is always better to overdress in the beginning. What you may not know, is that it shows self-respect and a positive attitude toward your new workplace. Once you settle into your new job, you will get a feel of how people dress and consequently adapt accordingly to what is most comfortable for you.

2. Take Initiative

When starting a new job, it might sound logical that your manager or colleagues would show you the ropes and explain everything, but it’s important to understand and adapt to as much as you can on your own. And fast. Take this seriously.

Ultimately, this will show that you are someone who takes initiative.

3. Prepare Good Questions To Ask

As you settle into your new role within the company, show that you are eager to learn. One way that you can show interest is to prepare thoughtful questions to ask your colleagues. Writing the answers down is also a good way to show that you are serious about learning.

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4. Study the workplace

The culture of a company plays a huge role in making sure that your place of work makes you happy. If it falls short, you’ll be more likely to explore other opportunities. However, if the environment feels like the right fit, you’ll be much more likely to stay for the long haul, earning back the initial investment the company made when hiring you.

5. Earn trust

As you try to understand your new co-workers, they are trying to also understand you.

Use every interaction to prove that you are respectful, professional and a diligent worker, and also someone whom your colleagues will enjoy spending time with.

6. Prepare To Answer Questions About Yourself and Your New Job

Think about how you will answer questions about your previous place of work. If your past job was not ideal, do not complain and make negative comments.

Let your colleagues know that you are excited about your new job and want to contribute as soon as possible. It is possible that some of your colleagues will not be familiar with your new role in the organization. As such, think of how you will answer this question.

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In The End,

Starting a new job might seem scary, but the rewards from finally fitting in will be worth it.