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After you have successfully
completed those critical steps to finding your job (whether paid or volunteer),
ensure that it will be a pleasant experience. During your first few weeks
or months you will go through an orientation and probation period. If you
are not getting feedback from your employer, request it. Ask your supervisor
or team leader about your strengths and your weaknesses. Take advantage
of the feedback to learn how you can improve your performance on the job.
You are showing that you would like to meet their needs and are eager to
fit into the organization. As you become more comfortable, any initial
nervousness will subside. You will also be developing the good work habits
that future employers want.
DO'S AND DON'TS TO HELP YOU FIT INTO
THE ORGANIZATION:
Interpersonal
Skills
- try to work well with others
and maintain a good relationship with your boss and co-workers, avoid confrontations
- do not make criticisms about
the job or other employers in public; don’t complain
- be patient not only with
your co-workers and boss but also with the tasks associated with your job
- learn to LISTEN properly
to those around you; take the time to comprehend fully and assimilate their
requests or instructions
- be sensitive to others,
do not gossip
- keep a sense of humour,
but make sure it's appropriate humour; avoid profanity
Competence
- set rigorous standards for
yourself
- create a positive first
impression
- improve your skills, especially
in oral and written communication
- ask questions or research
answers if you're not sure so as not to proceed in error
- admit and learn from mistakes
and accept suggestions for improvement
- ensure your training program
is relevant and in sufficient depth to enable you to perform up to expectations
in your position
- take extra courses or training
outside of work on your own time
- master technology; keep
skills current
- show initiative, such as
arriving early and leaving late, making suggestions, working extra hard
- volunteer for committees
or projects to become noticed and recognized
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Dependability
- be prompt in getting reports
or assignments finished
- arrive on time for work,
meetings and appointments
Time Management
- do not procrastinate; prioritize
your tasks
- identify your best time
for working on challenging tasks i.e., a.m., p.m.
- master the flood of information
you will get every day
- use commuting time for learning
activities
Compatibility
- participate in social activities
so that others can get to know you better but keep your actions and reputation
in mind
- avoid internal office politics
- maintain discretion in amount
of socializing on work time
- wear appropriate clothing
- value your role as an effective
team player
- do not talk too much
about your previous jobs or activities
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Remember, ASK FOR HELP
WHEN YOU NEED IT. And most importantly, have realistic expectations about
the job BEFORE you start.
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