HERE ARE SOME SECRETS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING A NEW JOB
If you're a current university graduate, you've probably received a barrage of advice from everyone from your slightly older best friend to your favorite college professor. However, even if you adhere to all of their advice, you may still be surprised by some events. Graduating students need to be adaptable and vigilant in their first week of work.
Learn the appropriate behavior for the workplace by observing the customs and routines of the employees already there.
Having this insider knowledge will also help you avoid any surprises as you begin your new job.
A lot of research remains to be done.
Naturally, you feel ready to enter the workforce and succeed in your new role after devoting so much time and resources to your education. We have some bad news for you if you hold that view, though: "You're going to be very disappointed." Being adaptable and willing to take on new ways of doing things and solving problems is crucial to your success in any workplace.
Time is something you have no say in.
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, things just take longer than expected. Time isn't something you have control over, and knowing this can be frustrating, but ultimately, you can only control your own schedule. In any group, you'll inevitably encounter bureaucracy.
It takes effort to grow a relationship.
There is no assurance that everyone at your new job will become fast friends with you. Unlike in school or an internship, you won't have any coworkers when you're just starting out. There are really only two ways out of a situation that leaves you feeling helpless and confused. You may have trouble assembling a trustworthy team of newcomers.
Making an effort to meet people on the job and form friendships can help smooth the adjustment process.
Assuming you know everything and never asking questions is a sign of weakness.
A common problem among today's graduate students is an unwillingness to admit ignorance. They're nervous about looking like idiots. Asking a question on the first day of a new job is not the most obvious thing to do, but it is often the smartest. If you don't know what you're doing, don't act as if you do and cross your fingers that you don't screw up. Instead, you should try to get answers to your questions. The second choice requires you to accept responsibility for your mistakes, but it also gives you the room to grow and avoid making the same mistake twice.
It is essential that you maintain a professional demeanor.
Many new graduates find it challenging to adjust to the norms of proper business conduct. You may be surprised to find out that your boss dislikes it when you use emojis or the word "ma'am" in your emails to her on a regular basis. Either they are too formal in their email writing, or they are overly casual and full of typos. What sort of training do you suggest for new hires? The key is to locate that sweet spot in the middle. Always be polite, but don't be afraid to express who you really are.