First Day of Work Tips (Infographic)

The first day of your new job can be a stressful experience - here are some tips to make it a success. Arrive early and leave late : first day of work. If you happen to beat the traffic and arrive even earlier than you had anticipated, sit out the extra time in the parking lot or in an area away from the business front door if you’re more than 10 minutes early. Be sure to be one of the last people to leave on that first day. You’ll be able to get a better feel for the office culture. Listen and Ask Questions - First day of work. Listen to your new manager and take notes so you can refer back to them later. If you are not clean on what he or she is asking, ask questions until you are clear. You can also do a portion of what you are asked then present it to your manager, asking is this what you were looking for. Achieve Some Small Wins - first day of work. On the first day of work, you are not expected to solve the companies most complex problems. Instead, the key is to focus on something small that you can complete and deliver with a strong performance. Send Thank You Emails - first day of work. Be sure to recognize everyone for their help by sending a personal thank you email to those that made your day a little bit extra special. This is something that often not done on the first day by many new hires, but something that is greatly appreciated by those on the receiving end.