I'll be working at a mortgage company, and while I have no experience, I am a very hard worker and fast learner. How do I get off on the right foot with both my co-workers and supervisors? I want to really impress everybody and do the best job I can, but I don't want to come across looking like a suck-up.
2006-09-20 09:59:29 · 16 answers · asked by Kaylin 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I'm a business owner, operating a mortgage company that will shortly become quite large, God permits, in a few months from now.
You don't need to wow your bosses. Be yourself, stay true to yourself of being a fast learner and hard worker. Impressing everyone else around you is simply playing politics at the office.
The bottomline is to show your passion and genuine interest in your work no matter how simple or "entry-level" it is.
Being that you're in a mortgage company - details is of the utmost importance. Diligence and eye for details will help your effectiveness as a worker.
Time and deadline is very important. Mortgage is always about time. Your best friend and best enemy is time. Having a 9-to-5 mentality will put you out of job as quickly as you got in. Every file you work on is a project that requires all your attention. If you need to stay beyond your hours to prepare the project for the next level the following day, you will be invaluable to the business/office.
Mortgage work is all about hitting the target time with the most precise data and information required that's already been categorized and properly accounted for.
Should you develop all these qualities, I myself may invite you to come and work for us.
Good luck!
2006-09-20 10:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by calofficer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your questions shows you have the right attitude.
Just show up on time and go!
A few other tips:
-- Whenever you have some down time, see if you can help someone else.
-- Avoid disgruntled or negative coworkers.
-- Meet your deadlines.
-- Volunteer for new or unpopular assignments.
-- If you don't know something, ask.
-- Make sure you understand what you're supposed to do. And check with your boss to make sure you're doing it correctly. In other words, make sure you and your boss have the same definition of "good work." (That's especially important if you're starting a new job and don't have experience.)
2006-09-20 17:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by johntadams3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had no experience working at my previous position at the Federal Reserve Bank of San francisco. I had training as well and after I finished training, my former supervisor kept on asking Sonja (the person who I shared my cubicle with) to see how I am learning this job. She said I am doing well, so he verfied to see if I am a fast learner.He was amazed at my performance that he gave me an impressive reference for me to return to OfficeTeam as a temp because my position just ended. So, continue working hard and impress your supervisor.
2006-09-20 17:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself and you will be fine. It's hard starting out as the New-Kid on the block. I am also looking for a new job and I was thinking the same thing. How will they like me, Are they snobby etc.
I realize if you act like yourself and not be fake you will get places in other words keep it real professionally and you should be good to go..
Congrats on the new gig and keep your head up!!
2006-09-20 17:03:48 · answer #4 · answered by Missaquarian27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BUSY WORK
when you think that there is nothing left to do, go back to basics. Mind your own and you won't look like a kiss a**. Do what you need to do and have a SMILE. When i say basics I mean the little stuff, cleaning straightening etc. STAY BUSY>!!! And you will do fine i assure you. GOOD LUCK! :)
2006-09-20 17:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by Hero-Of-Ages 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show up to work early.
Don't go over on your lunch hour.
Stay late.
Ask lots of questions.
Dress professionally.
Stay organized.
You will do great! Good luck!
2006-09-20 17:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dress well, be polite, be willing ot work late and or early, do the job as well as you know how, stay up to date technically. Always seek more responsibility. Good Luck
2006-09-20 17:01:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be on time. Don't be an *** kiss b/c your equals will despise you. Just do your job & be yourself! Don't act like you know everything. You just started, you shouldn't know everything.
If you don't know something, just ask. Chances are there are others who don't know something but are afraid to ask. Here's the problem though. You got to be sure that you trust your source. They could tell you incorrectly just to make you look bad.
2006-09-20 17:13:05 · answer #8 · answered by Wendy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every boss loves a clean office. If you have spare time, find the vaccuum/window cleaner and clean away. I learned that from an ex-boss of mine, and I do it at any new job I go to. They love it!
2006-09-20 17:02:05 · answer #9 · answered by corazon_muy_dulce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be patient with yourself and learn at your own pace. Try not to appear flustered if they are explaining something to you you don't quite understand, and ask questions. These questions will tell them that you are interested in learning the field. They will respect that from you.
2006-09-20 17:02:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋