What I got to do is ?
Visualize a great day. Try to think of all you believe is good and positive in you. Tell yourself that you'll be a happy person around in the workplace and a pleasure for everyone at work to have you with them.
Arrive on time or a little early the first day. Ask in advance when, where, and whom you will meet. Confirm that somebody will be there to meet you when you arrive.
- Obtain and bring the phone number of somebody who can let you in. Get any special instructions, too.
- Be courteous and patient with the receptionist and any security staff you meet on the way in. They can contact the right people and help point you in the right direction.
Get to know your colleagues. This could be the single most valuable way to ease the transition into a new job.
- Learn names as much as possible. Introduce yourself and ask a few simple questions to start the conversation. Find out what people's roles are and how long they have been around, for a start.
- Ask who to ask. If you're stuck on something, go to somebody you already met and ask where you should take a question.
- Don't underestimate the power of being new. Yes, you have a lot of work to do, and you'll need to establish a new reputation here, but you also bring a fresh perspective and you probably bring experience from other companies or jobs. Try to turn that into fresh energy, new ideas, and initiative that will make you stand out among your new colleagues.
- Personalize your workspace a bit, if appropriate. A well-chosen knickknack can make a new office feel more familiar and serve as an ice-breaker with new colleagues..................... :)
