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They say first impressions last, and this statement can never be more true when starting a new job.
While starting a new job is exciting, it can also be nerve wrecking. This may be caused by fear of the unknown, not knowing the kind of people you will be working with and perhaps fear of the new challenges that may come with the job title.
The are ways to navigate this new career transition while making a lasting impression at the workplace.
- Get plenty of rest – make sure you are well rested and ready to tackle the day’s tasks. If you go out drinking the night before and only achieve a few hours of sleep, your first day will become mired in misery, and everyone will be able to tell, adds Business Management Daily, a news agency that gives insight and advice to employers, owners, human resource professionals and more.
- Have a positive attitude – bring a new, vibrant aura to the workplace and always be willing to lend a helping hand while avoiding being a master of all. A positive attitude is one of the most important characteristics of a good employee and team player, adds LiveCareer, an information resource centre that offers expert advice on careers.
- Dress for success – dressing appropriately is a sign of good manners. Depending on your working environment, make sure to always look presentable. If your you aren’t sure how to dress for your working environment, the above-mentioned information platform suggests that you observe how your colleagues dress or ask your line manager.
- The halo effect – the halo effect represents how your first impression made can influence your colleagues’ perception about your overall character. This will set the tone and precede you in all your interactions with people within the organisation adds Business Management Daily.
Also see: How to find a job in the new year
