Your relationship with your supervisor, or manager, is a key factor in determining happiness in your job. You will want to put forth effort in this relationship from the beginning of your new job. A great way to do this is to meet with your supervisor or manager sometime during [...]
We live in a world where teamwork is an essential part of success in the workplace. So in your new position, you will be expected to communicate with others and complete projects as part of a team. As a result, you will regularly be evaluated based upon how well you [...]
Starting a new job is an exciting time for everyone. There are new tasks to complete, new people to meet and new skills to develop. It is an especially exciting time for those who are looking to make a fresh start in their career. It’s important to remember that you [...]
We’ve all been there: Finding out that you’ve made a mistake after all your hard work has been done. It’s not a great feeling, and you don’t like to have to go back and correct whatever mistake was made. Luckily, there is a way to avoid this when beginning your [...]
You may be overwhelmed when starting your new job; learning the policies, meeting new coworkers, meeting with your boss and doing your job to the best of your ability. Although the adjustment can be hard at first, remember to keep your chin up and have a positive attitude. There will, [...]
A great way to get off on the right foot in your new job is to follow all company rules and policies. You should receive an employee handbook with rules and policies of the company right away. One of the first things you should do in your new job is [...]
Taking responsibility for yourself and your job is another way to get off on the right foot. Taking responsibility means you understand exactly what your job duties are and get them done on time. By now, you should understand what your job is and what’s expected of you. If you [...]
When you begin your new job, you want to understand the expectations and goals for your position. Setting up a meeting with your manager is a great way to do this. If your manager is not your first point of contact, you may have a trainer or mentor to guide [...]
Congratulations; your job search is over! You’ve spent weeks, months or maybe even years looking for the next step in your career, and all of your hard work has finally paid off! But now that you have the right job for you, it is important to know that this is [...]
So, you got some bad news. The interviewer called and said someone else was chosen for the position. First, take a deep breath. Recognize that at this point you have two options: Feel sorry for yourself and let it affect your self-confidence, or learn from the experience and move on. [...]