No one wants to look silly or do the wrong thing at a new job. It is important tomake the right impression - not the wrong one - from the very first day. You will facenew people. You will be in a new place. It may be difficult to know what to do. Hereare seven tips to help you make it through the first days at a new job: First impressions can last forever.
Make sure you make a good one. Beforeyour first day, find out if your new job has a dress code. If so, be sure to follow it. Nomatter what, always be neat and clean. Get to work on time. Employers value employees who come to work right ontime. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes to make sure you arrive on time. Pay attention to introductions. One of the first things that your supervisor maydo is to introduce you to co-workers. These co-workers will be important to you. Theyare the ones who will answer your questions when the boss is not around. Ask plenty of questions. Make sure that your supervisor has told you what isexpected of you. If he or she has not told you your job duties, ask for a list. Set dailyand weekly goals for yourself.
Do not take too long for lunch. What is the lunch-hour policy at your new job？You can find out from your supervisor or your company's personnel department. Forexample, do people eat at their desks or does everyone take a full hour outside theworkplace？
