New job? Here are 5 tips for success...
Starting a new job is one of the most exciting challenges in a career. However, it can also be a very stressful and demanding time, even for the most experienced professionals. It can take some time to get used to the new tasks and, more importantly, to a new working environment and a new boss.
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, but don't let that affect your performance. Swiss recruiter Robert Walters has put together 5 simple steps to ensure that the transition into your new role goes as smoothly as possible.
- Prepare for change
The first few weeks in a new job are always difficult, and even experienced professionals admit that starting over is tough. However, if you are prepared for the changes and challenges ahead, the transition to the new organization can be much smoother.
- Stay flexible: free yourself from your expectations. No job will ever be exactly as expected.
- Be open-minded: Be ready to take on new challenges and adapt to a new working environment.
- Build new relationships: Be open-minded and positive when making new relationships.
- Get to know your new boss
It's important to understand your boss's communication style early on. Find out how he likes to work on a daily basis and, above all, how he likes things done.
- Communication preferences: Do they prefer one-on-one meetings to team meetings? Detailed presentations or simple overviews?
- Dynamics between the departments: Learn how they work with the different departments and report to management.
Arrange a meeting with your new boss to discuss these points and adjust accordingly. This proactive approach will help you settle into your new role more quickly and set clear expectations.
- Get in touch with your colleagues
The sooner you start building relationships with your new colleagues, the more comfortable you will feel in your new company.
- Greet your new colleagues: Introduce yourself and remember their names.
- Actively approach others: maintain eye contact, be friendly, considerate and respectful. Take part in conversations when your team colleagues are talking during work.
- Understand the roles: Try to understand the roles and responsibilities of your new colleagues.
- Ask questions
Don't be afraid to ask questions, whether to your direct supervisor or to colleagues. It is better to ask if you are unsure than to work without understanding something, as rectifying mistakes later can be time-consuming and costly.
- Embrace change
Joining a new company and working under a new management style can be daunting, but it is an experience that should be embraced.
- Learning and empathy: Learn everything you can about your new environment and try to put yourself in your manager's shoes.
- Stay positive: Maintain a positive attitude to make the best possible impression.
And finally: Have fun. Remember that you took the new opportunity because you wanted a change. Accept everything that comes your way and make the most of your new role.
Source: www.robertwalters.ch