For graduates who have just graduated and are ready to enter the workforce, your first job can be unsettling or anxiety-inducing, especially during the first week of work when you will face many unknown challenges. After all, starting with no work experience, you may experience a wide range of emotions, from nervousness and self-doubt one minute to excitement and confidence the next. This mix of emotions is completely normal. We all know that starting your first job can be very painful because you don’t know what to do and what not to do.
To make a good impression on your boss and colleagues on your first day, there are 10 things you should be aware of.
Be prepared
This is your first job and it’s important to make sure to have a basic understanding of your position. This is important because unprepared people can easily feel stressed and once they are nervous they are prone to making mistakes and may make a bad first impression.
2 Dress code
Dressing modestly for the workplace can make a good first impression and can also be a good judge of credibility and popularity.
3 Arrive early
To avoid being late for your first day at work, you must leave early as you don’t know what will happen on the way to work, such as traffic jams or a late bus ride. Also plan your route in advance to ensure you have enough time to reach your new company.
4 Don’t turn down a colleague’s invitation to lunch
Having lunch with your colleagues on your first day will not only allow you to get to know your colleagues, but you may even learn about the company’s operations, working format and other consultants from their conversations, which will allow you to get to know and integrate into the work environment more quickly.
5 Silence your mobile phone
Put your mobile phone on silent mode when you are working. Whenever the phone rings, your colleagues will not be disturbed by the sudden ringing. If you are worried about your family contacting you, set it to vibrate and keep it in your pocket.
6 Don’t overuse your phone
Excessive use of your phone on your first day at work can affect your performance. Keep it in your pocket or desk drawer, but it’s okay to check it occasionally.
7 Take notes
Within two or three weeks of entering a new environment, you will be overwhelmed by the amount of new information available to you. To quickly familiarise yourself with the workflow, it’s a good idea to write it down – you can review it whenever you want and you don’t have to keep asking your colleagues questions.
8 Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Maybe it’s your first day at work and you might be afraid of burdening your colleagues or boss. In fact, just make sure you take your work seriously and your colleagues won’t ignore your requests for help.
9 Show a positive attitude
To show your boss that you are serious about your work, show that you are willing to work with other team members and show interest in projects etc. Try to show a positive and upbeat attitude and you will soon have the opportunity to take on new projects.
10 Don’t decorate your seat just yet
It must be exciting to have your own seat, and perhaps you are already designing it to look like you want it to in your mind. Remember, freshers must give the impression that they are serious about their work. Familiarise yourself with your new job as quickly as possible over the course of a month and then slowly reveal your seating style bit by bit.
The most important thing is to make a good impression on your first day. Don’t be afraid to take time to familiarise yourself with the company, your job role and tasks,
