The “do’s” and “don’ts” in the first week of your new job

Finally, all the interviews you went to, all the resumes you sent, all the letters you wrote, they really paid-of, you got a new job. Now that you finished celebrating this accomplishment and all the euphoria has passed you might be feeling a little anxious because the first week of your new job is coming and it is right around the corner. Anxiety, worry, stress, these are just normal emotions that every employee experiences before his first week. Of course you are stressed because you’ll be taking part of a new environment, you’ll be working with new colleagues, new manager, new organizational culture and you’ll have new responsibilities. Still like every solid construction it’s good to have a strong foundation and your first week could be the first building block in your new professional life. If this is so important how can we get pass this “hell week” and also make a goof impression on our colleague and management? Next I’ll be talking about the “do’s” and “don’ts” in the first week of your new job:

Don’ be avoidant at your new job.

All this new environment and new people can be very overwhelming and can cause you a great deal of anxiety, but you got only one shot to make a good first impression so try to be friendly, open and say hello to everyone, start with the group you are working directly with and you’ll see that in the end this minor effort will pay-of.

Know it all.

Try to set realistic expectations regarding your work, it doesn’t matter how much experience you have in this field work, give yourself time to adapt to the new culture and environment

Asking questions.

It’s ok not to know everything, you actually can’t, even if you have some expertise in the company’s field. Sometimes it’s your ego that stops you because you think you should know how to execute that simple task or sometimes is fear and you don’t want anyone to think that you are unprepared. On the long run clarifying your tasks and responsibilities at the beginning could affect your performance and progress

Style and taste.

Having decent clothes it’s a very important factor in your new office, but don’t overdo it. Think of it like your first week at your new job is just an extension of the interview period, now the walls have eyes, meaning they are still evaluating you. Of course managers are more concerned about your skills and abilities than your suite or tie, but it’s mandatory that you project professionalism, confidence and serious attitude toward your new responsibilities and you can accomplish this just by controlling your wardrobe

“Promises, Promises”.

As a new employee you want to impress your manager, but don’t overestimate your capabilities and don’t underestimate your task flow. Like I talked about earlier, make realistic plans and expectations regarding your work

First week on the job is a challenge. It challenges you more mentally, because every company or organization has different expectations from every new employee, so it’s important to document yourself about the organizational climate, the mission and values and try to adapt fast. Like in every meeting or encounter in life, a first impression can influence your journey to success or failure.

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