According to statistics, about 40% of employees decide to change jobs after the first working day, if it turned out to be unsuccessful. Therefore, a lot will depend on how you manifest yourself on the first day of your new job. These tips will be useful for experienced workers.
Without panic
The first day - he is the hardest. First, make a clear plan for the day and formulate the main tasks.
- On your own initiative, meet with staff and managers. Do not expect that their curiosity will be stronger than your timidity.
- On the very first day at work, rationally organize your new workplace. It is clear that you are not at ease yet. But if it's postponed for tomorrow, you may already be thinking about yourself today as a lazy or irresponsible employee.
- On the first day, look into the situation and get used to the regime of work.
- Quickly learn the specifics of the work.
- The most important thing - do not panic!
"Bridle the bridges"
Knowing the motivation and psychology of the employer and colleagues, you can quickly join a new team. For example, who is looking for an employer in their team? First of all, an active and responsible worker. So become such! Remember, the leader does not hire you to work out of compassion. He saw in you those qualities that will help him improve the work of the organization or enterprise. To impress the bosses, forget about idle talk not for work. Refuse from personal calls and from online correspondence in social networks, Skype, ICQ. By all means, prove that you are attentive and focused on work. Instructions should be executed as quickly as possible, but qualitatively. Show that you are striving for self-improvement and new knowledge. Even if you plan to go into the decree in a year (this is not a word out loud!), Hint to the head on the desire for career growth. Employers know that a subordinate with motivation works much more efficiently.
Meanwhile, to promise the golden mountains in the first days of work is not recommended. The employer after all can and check up, whether really you for two days will cope with a week norm. And God forbid you really cope! Will be loaded with work before physical and psychological exhaustion. It is better to take on a simple task, but perform it competently and on time.
As for colleagues, it is not necessary to show obstinacy on the first day. In many collectives, especially large groups, there are "clans and groupings". Look closely at which company of people is closer to you in spirit. And perhaps it is worth preserving neutrality. Everything depends on the psychological climate in the team. For the first time meeting with future colleagues, take the initiative and introduce yourself first. When meeting, be open and sincere. But do not be familiar. Try to remember or write down the names of bosses and colleagues. People love it when they are addressed by their patronymic name, not "eh ... how are you there." Just find out the terms of their responsibilities. After all, you will first have to consult on many organizational issues. A huge plus will be for you if you become friends with at least one (one) of your colleagues.
Do not be shy
The first task is an excellent occasion to show oneself. But do not expect that it will be simple and understandable. Leaders like to check the knowledge, strength, communication skills of new employees. They want to make sure that they have made the right personnel choice. And the more important your post, the more urgent you can be for an assignment on a new job. The point is to find out if you can find a common language with other workers. After all, teamwork is the key to the prosperity of any company. Each organization has its own nuances and rules, you are still unknown. Therefore, colleagues' tips can not be neglected. Do not hesitate to seek advice from either the boss or other employees. Even if someone refuses to help, there will still be people who will give good advice. Most likely, your duties were additionally assigned to other employees. And often the leadership for extra work does not even pay extra. Therefore, you will be happy to get used to, just to throw off the excess burden of responsibility.
Do not stand on the first day of work:
- be afraid to consult;
- independently try to resolve conflict or controversial issues;
- keep quiet if you make a mistake.
Good advice: the first time after the end of the working day, go to the immediate supervisor and discuss the results of the work you have done. An adequate leader will never brush off, except for extreme employment or haste. First, he will be flattered by the role of the all-knowing mentor. Secondly, from your skilled work depends and its result - the faster you get into the business, the more from you return. Do not be afraid from his side of criticism - they can not be avoided. But the boss will give you valuable instructions. And at the same time you will notice your interest and initiative.
Psychologists' advice
- Be able to listen! When talking to someone, try to look attentive and interested in the conversation. You can apply a psychological method: look strictly at the speaker, leaning slightly forward. The interlocutor subconsciously will appreciate your increased attention and will strive to communicate with you.
- In a highly educated team it is useful to emphasize your good manners and good manners. For example, make colleagues complement about their appearance. But they must be done sincerely, on business and on time.
- Be able to accept modestly the praise. With a small smile, thankfully for the kind words. Hot embrace and exclamation "ess" leave it to yourself.
- In conversation, try to avoid incorrect comparisons with other people or the previous place of work.
The first working days are psychologically very difficult. But if you do it right, you'll be satisfied with the first day at your new job.