Saturday, June 23, 2012

Beginning A New Job

By Clare Westwood


Starting A New Job

When you first start a new role you will probably want to make a big effort with your new colleagues so that you fit in well. This article examines some things to bear in mind when you are starting a new role.

Often lots of new starters fail to last in their role for more than a year, a big reason for this is that a large proportion of new employees are not given a clear enough picture of what is expected of them and what their goals for the next six months are. Often they are also not told where to find all the information they need and therefor spend lots of time researching instead of asking their colleagues and bosses.

Often people discuss so-called 'red flags' which can indicate that you might not be successful within the role. One of these 'red flags' are if you are uncertain as to what you are aiming for within your role. Another 'red flag' is often new employees speak too much instead of listening, never assume anything.

In most offices there are 'office politics' that new employees will have to navigate during their first few weeks. Often new employees come across hostile members of staff during this period. Understanding the reason behind the hostility is important. If you are unable to discover why the hostility is there then it may be worth just trying to rise above it.

The first twelve weeks are often the most significant in your career at a new company. You should aim to impress during this period. Often the first 12 weeks are probationary, so it is definitely worth making an extra effort.

Often stating a new role is extremely nerve racking. The best thing to do is to remain calm and see it as an opportunity to meet new people and reach your personal goals rather than a scary awkward few weeks.




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