People don't like changes a lot. But life is impossible without any changes, especially in one's professional career. People rarely remain faithful to one employer throughout their career path; instead, they change jobs to overcome new challenges and grow professionally. So imagine you have accomplished such goal: wrote an effective resume, passed an interview, and got hired. Starting a new job, however, often involves overcoming new challenges. This article is meant to help people start their new job on the right foot, which often defines how quick one will be able to achieve success.
Making a Good Start
Getting off on the right foot involves nothing complicated, mostly simple things we forget about. So the very first thing you should do when starting a new job is to remember the names of those you will be working with. The thing is that most people forget about names when they are introduced to a group of people. If you manage to handle this with a smile it will help you integrate into the team much faster. It is also a good idea if you devote yourself to getting to know people and their roles around you. Sooner or later this knowledge will help you succeed. We should say that about 50% of success depends on how you interact with co-workers because most positions are not isolated, but all of them work together to achieve the established goals.
Another thing one should take heed to when starting a new job is to watch how things are done in the company. As you work and do your job be careful to observe the management style of your direct supervisor or boss. Pay attention to the company culture because it won't be very wise to change the culture from the very start of your tenure. You can try and do that later if you think this is necessary; however, before changing something you should know what specifically you are trying to change and why. Try to keep your direct supervisor informed about what you do and don't be afraid of suggesting any new ideas that you think might improve operations. Don't try to criticize anyone or anything; just state your initiatives and explain how you think it will influence the company's operations.
Another thing you can do for making a good start is to be humble when given a credit for something you did. It is likely that you were not alone who was responsible for the achievement so it is a good idea to give credit to those who deserved it. It will help you gain confidence in your boss as well as co-workers.
