Last week I heard about one of my coworker's, Jim's, sons who is gearing up to start work at a summer internship. An HR professional for most of his work life, Jim asked his son if he had thought about his first day at work, which gave me the idea for this blog post.
As I started work on this post, I did some research by asking the newer professionals in our office, Ali and Katie, about their first day on the job. Here are their suggestions.
Before the first day on the job, find out about:
Parking: Where to park, do you need a pass and if so how do you get one?
ID: Do you need an ID? Do you get it when arrive or should you get it before your first day?
Schedule: Is there a schedule for your first few days? If you haven't received one, ask ahead of time. Your supervisor may not have one ready for you, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
Info: What documents or information do you need to fill out all those work forms? Social Security Card? Birth Certificate? I-20? Driver's License?
Hours: What time do you need to be at work? What are typical work hours?
Dress: Is there a dress code? If there isn't, still ask what level of dress is worn--business professional, business casual, smart casual?
Lunch: What is the lunch schedule?
10 First Job Tips from Ali and Katie
Don't be so nervous! Your co-workers and boss expect you to ask questions and are happy to answer them on your first day.
How can you know everything your first day? Adjustment to a new job takes time and your work team knows this.
Figure out your lunch for the first day and beyond. Will you eat with others in a staff lounge? Will you go out to lunch regularly with co-workers? Eating out can get expensive.
As you meet with your boss, find out communication preferences. Text? Phone call? Email?
If your supervisor doesn't set up regular meetings, ask to have them. You need consistent feedback on how you're doing. Also find out your boss's pet peeves.
What is the policy relating to personal phone and social media use during work hours?
What is the method and timing of performance reviews? How are goals set?
Get to know and be good to the support staff in your office. They know the office scoop and often control information and schedules.
If not set up, ask for a mentor so you will have a go-to person for the questions you will have.
Be sure you understand the policies for sick and vacation days, and who to notify if you will be out.
Give yourself a thumbs up! You're starting the next step of your career journey. And, thanks to Ali and Katie for sharing their advice! If you have questions as you start your position, send them our way.
Your article has grown a one-stop find as much as possible tutorial authoring. Thanks for your time in the very good get the job done. We can help write a dissertation for you
ReplyDeleteThis is what we call soothing and The blog is like a portal of feelings.
ReplyDeleteResumeyard