Busy Bee Recruitment writes:
Gain an Early Win!
Once you’ve had your introduction to the workplace and co-workers, consider having a conversation to build the momentum at the earliest opportunity. This way you can help your new employer see you in a positive and fruitful light. If you are able to identify immediate contributions that you are able to implement within the team; share them! Those who do this are commonly known as the long-term winners within the company.
Worried about getting your boss a coffee or ordering the team lunch? Don’t be! Propose an audacious new idea to improve the business internally and externally each week. Bring these exciting ideas to your boss, perhaps post them publicly and offer to lead the team to execute the new idea in the best way possible. Compliance isn’t scarce, leadership and initiative are.
Arrive Early
Your new employer most likely hired you for your enthusiastic and positive attitude. You should continue your first day of work with the same approach. Your willingness and keenness to learn will surely make you the best in the trade in no time. Arriving particularly early or on time indicates a strong work ethic and eagerness to impress. Consistency is key, any employer is undoubtedly going to see the candidate in a positive light if they can consistently prioritise work over anything else.
Arriving early and putting in the extra hours can really create a persona in an employer’s mind. The first thing an employer will notice and monitor about their new recruit is the time they clock out – mentally or physically. When an employee has left the building at 5 pm on the dot, an employer will know the person they have. However, if they put in the extra effort and time to learn more and stay later, it says a lot about who they are.
Express your curiosity
On the first day, work to identify all internal customers and introduce yourself, schedule time with those customers to strategically interview them on a broad range of subjects. Be curious, thoughtful and open in your approach to a new role and customer.
The willingness to try anything will show when being presented with challenging tasks. Asking questions can demonstrate that you are both willing to learn but also carry out the task to a high standard. Having a long list of questions, inquiries or comments prepared to get the first day running smoothly shows his or her understanding of the job and the expectations of the position, but also a projection of where they can take the company.
Be Positive!
One way to get off to a bad start is to show lack of enthusiasm and energy on your first day. Show everyone that you want to be there, create a vibe that your colleagues want to be surrounded by.
Give them no doubt from the very start that you are committed to the team and your role. Be open and energetic to your co-workers give them a reason to truly want to engage in conversation with you. Show an interest in their roles and try your best to understand what they do on a day to day basis. Showing that you aren’t one to shy away from the team demonstrates that you are a team player. Introduce yourself to those who work alongside you and make sure you meet someone new each day. Your long-term success does not only come from what you can produce but also depends on whether you are able to work well as part of the team, the sooner you are able to become part of that the better