I just started looking a for job. I mostly have done housework and some minor house repair so I need advice on what do on my first day.
2006-06-09 18:35:17 · 17 answers · asked by The Part Truth Xades 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Show up at least half an hour early. Smile. Remember the names of your co-workers. Dress appropriately (although sometimes you don't know what that is until you've actually been on the job. Better to dress conservatively than casual. You can always dress down later.) Smile. Ask your supervisor/boss if there are any specific tasks you are expected to perform on a daily basis. Ask if there are any books/manuals you can take home to study. Smile. Smile some more.
2006-06-09 18:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by CarolO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should first of all show up on time. (That always makes a good impression!) Listen and ask questions if you don't understand something. Pretending you know how to do something will only make you look dumb later. Be observant. Look around and take the initiative if things need doing, even if your not sure it's part of your job. Ask if you can do anything else. Try to get feedback on how your doing and what you can do to improve. Most of all be hard-working and do your best, because even if you're really smart, if you're lazy, you won't have your job for long.
2006-06-16 19:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by Angela 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless it is a job you have never had occasion to handle(which is rare) devote your undivided attention to the job in hand. Unmindflul of efficiency expectations try to complete the work and ask and keep asking for more.My experience is that one is quite capable of doing 4-5 times the work expected of him and I had always made it a point in asking for more and still more,though keeping myself within the scheduled hours of work. This helped me a lot in my career. Don't panic if you commit a mistake. Usually it is your spirit than turnout that matters in jobs
2006-06-23 13:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by Prabhakar G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first few weeks are always difficult. Ask lots of questions. Don't worry about sounding incompetant, just let colleagues know that you want to do the best thing by the company. Most of all, enjoy your time. All the best.
2006-06-09 18:39:27 · answer #4 · answered by Scozbo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing is to find out what your employer wants you to do, and then do it. If it's a job where you can show initiative, that's a great way to impress your employer. Just be careful to perform you job the way your employer wants it done!
2006-06-20 04:14:00 · answer #5 · answered by grandm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for the most part you'll be like a zombie going where they push you. i am sure the boss will explain all the details and requirments of your position and show you or have someone partner with you to teach you everything. really i wouldn't worry to much. just be your sweet charming self and do what they tell you to do as best you can.
2006-06-09 18:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by mystiminx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you should do is to show up at work 5-10 minutes early in professional attire, make good impressions on your co-workers and stay focused on your tasks.
2006-06-23 17:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by schoolgurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay focused on your training..ask questions ..don't stress out, just do the best you can. Be open to the way things are being done at you new job and being friendly always goes along way.
2006-06-22 04:17:16 · answer #8 · answered by moodswing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get all the information you need to be capable of performing the job. Ask for any clarification you may need and make friends with everyone.
Good luck, and congrats.
2006-06-21 02:22:13 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I have always done on my first day of the job I always take paper and extra pens and I take notes.
2006-06-16 18:56:34 · answer #10 · answered by kkpooh4545 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋