Content

• To step
• Part 1 of 3: Starting a new job
• Part 2 of 3: Be a good employee
• Part 3 of 3: Having the correct work posture
• Tips
• Warnings

Your work attitude is just as important as your skills and abilities. From stressful offices to busy restaurants, learning to manage your new job requires a unique combination of social skills and dedication. In this article you will learn how to make a good impression on your first working day and then convert that good impression into a good reputation.

To step

Part 1 of 3: Starting a new job

1. Be on time. On your first day of work, it is important to make a good impression and to arrive on time. Therefore, make sure you leave home early enough to start your shift. Or even better: be 10 to 15 minutes early.
   • If you are traveling to work by public transport or if your new workplace is located in an area you have never been to, prepare yourself well by making the journey a few days earlier. That way you know exactly how long it will take you and where you need to be.
   • Do not stay longer than on your work schedule. Working longer can be a sign to others that you cannot manage your time properly. Impress your employer by starting well in advance and then returning home on time.
2. Listen to and follow the advice of others. Most companies don't expect you to be very good at your job right away and many people know that new people still have a lot to learn. So don't worry if you make mistakes on your first day, but try to learn as much as possible and listen carefully so that you don't miss out on important information.
   • Make a commitment to make every mistake just once. If your boss then explains how to do something, you will have to listen carefully to prevent the same problem from happening again.
3. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Many new employees are too shy to ask questions and therefore make unnecessary mistakes. Know when you need help and simply ask questions. It is only logical that you do not know everything on your first day. It is better to ask for an explanation once and then do a task well than to gamble and then make mistakes.
4. Try to anticipate what you can do. Each department works in its own unique way. Even if you have all the right skills and talents, it sometimes takes a while to understand the order in which tasks are completed. The best way to impress your employer on your first day is to analyze situations and think about what needs to be done.
   • Some jobs will have you walking with someone on your first day and watching others work. Try to jump in where you can on such a day. For example, if you see another employee lugging a large box, you might want to lend him a hand.
   • In some workplaces you will have to ask a lot of questions and you cannot just do what you think should be done. For example, if you work in a restaurant, it makes sense that dishes should be washed. However, restaurants often have a certain method for this. Ask for this too.
5. Take the initiative to tidy up your workplace. Wherever you work, it is common practice to keep workplaces safe and clean almost everywhere. You usually do not need any help with this. Decide for yourself how you want to organize things or think about what you can tidy up to make your workplace more practical.
   • If you work in an office, make fresh coffee every now and then. Clear away cups and spoons and throw rubbish in the trash. Take the garbage to the container. Help clean up meeting rooms or other shared spaces.
   • If you work in a kitchen or restaurant, make sure that people can walk around freely or help with the dishes. Always have something to do.
6. Just be yourself. It doesn't matter how much you know, how much talent you have or what you do to make your first day a success. It's all about your attitude and your behavior. Your employer hired you because he saw something in your skills and your personality that matched the place where you work. Believe in your own ability to succeed and don't pretend you are.
   • You don't have to behave like your colleagues, whether this is good or bad. It takes time for people to get used to you, so give your colleagues the space to get to know you and adapt to your personality instead of taking matters into your own hands.

Part 2 of 3: Be a good employee

1. Set short-term goals for yourself. To be a good employee, you will have to do more than is expected of you. Try to do your best by setting personal goals for yourself that will make you stand out in a positive way. After your first few working days, try to estimate areas where you can improve yourself and link them to a goal.
   • If you work in a kitchen, make it a goal to memorize all the sandwich recipes by the end of the month so you don't have to look them up again. Another goal may be to learn to work just as quickly as the other employees.
   • During your first weeks of work, concentrate mainly on the quality of your work and less on your efficiency. First make sure you make every sandwich right and only then try to work faster.
2. Try to estimate realistically what you can do and be prepared to do more. Good employees are volunteers and are happy to take over tasks and responsibilities from others. If you want to gain a good reputation as an employee, you will have to make every effort to do whatever it takes.
   • It is also important to know your limits. If you have 10 more things to do before your workday ends, you shouldn't take on any additional tasks. Try to manage your time as best you can.
   • Be careful in certain situations. If a colleague asks you to do something, but you are not sure whether this is the intention, you may want to check this with your supervisor first.
3. Do your own work and not someone else's. Good employees focus on their own tasks and do not interfere with anyone else's. Make sure you concentrate on your work and do the best you can. Don't waste your time on the tasks of others. Rather stand out by performing all your own tasks well.
   • Do not try to gossip about colleagues or supervisors. In many companies groups arise that distract you from your responsibilities. Rather focus on your work and don't worry about others.
4. Be active. When you see junk on the floor, don't walk around telling your boss about it, pick it up yourself. Make an effort to create a better work environment, not to benefit from it yourself.
5. Try to do something extra every now and then. Make sure you do and finish your tasks well, then find a way to go the extra mile to move the business forward. Good employees come up with creative ideas for improvements and efficient tactics to improve the workplace.
   • Try to come up with some creative ideas every few months. Write them down somewhere and keep them on hand. Then pass them on to your boss during a personal interview.

Part 3 of 3: Having the correct work posture

1. Set long-term goals for yourself. Where do you see yourself in five years? Or ten? How can this job help you achieve your goal? Set clear, realistic work goals for yourself and do something each week to get closer to them. Knowing how your work will help you achieve your future goals will make you more motivated to perform your duties and will help both the company and you move forward.
   • Try to keep a list of your goals to help you through the weeks. What you are doing now may not seem that important, but how does it help you achieve what you want? How does this one task get you closer to your goal?
   • The ultimate goals of the company you work for are also important and you should always keep in mind.
2. Speak with praise for your colleagues. Employees appreciate support from other colleagues who are doing their job well. If you work hard and help achieve the company's goals, colleagues and supervisors will trust you more and more over time.Use this trust to put other colleagues in a good light and to compliment them.
   • Do not participate in the black or ridicule of colleagues. It can be so easy to make nasty comments, but this creates a nasty working atmosphere. So rather stay away from this kind of negativity.
   • Trying to work your way up the backs of others may benefit you in the short term, but in the long run the bad relationships with colleagues will kill you. Allow your employer to evaluate your work and skills and determine where you best fit in the company.
3. Be passionate about your job. Employers value employees who take pride in what they do. If you do something you believe in, it's a breeze. But if you have a job purely for the money, it can be more difficult to get started with passion. Try to find a way to take an interest in your work and show your passion for your work.
   • Focus on what you can afford through your job and remind yourself that success in your job makes this possible. For example, do you work to support your family or pay for your studies? Remind yourself that your work has a direct impact on these areas of your life.
4. Treat everyone around you with dignity and respect. Although you will not get along with all your colleagues, it is important to deal with them in a positive way. Negative relationships with colleagues can negatively affect your career and can even cause your reputation within the company to deteriorate. Your colleagues have been chosen as carefully as you are and by disrespecting them, you show that you do not trust your employer's choices.

Tips

• Be confident and honest in your dealings with colleagues.

Warnings

• Beware of fishermen. You will meet them at almost every job: colleagues who are constantly looking for information about your salary, work schedule or personal life. However, it is better not to answer these kinds of questions.