I just got my first job: Tips for the first few days?

Question

411:
-Working at the local theatre
-I am an usher
-The hiring manager spoke of an 'orientation', anyone know what that's like?
-Tips on mingling with co-workers, how best can I open up and forge professional relationships?

Thanks :)

Answer 1

Orientation usually consists of completion of required paperwork, tour of theatre, introductions to other workers, and explanation of rules. There could also be some training involved possibly watching videos showing proper procedure.

The best thing you can do is to be yourself but remember YOU are the new guy. You don't know anything ... yet. Listen to the advise of others, work hard, and keep busy. There will be plenty of time to "forge professional relationships" but for now you have to prove yourself.

Answer 2

How exciting and wonderful for you! Here are some tips from the recently retired;

Orientation is when the manager will outline the job duties in detail and may actually walk you through some of them. It is your chance to impress him by paying careful attention and asking questions if you don't understand something.

As for mingling with co-workers, the best thing you can do is to be yourself. You build professional relationships the way you build friendships, by showing an interest in others and being open and friendly.

Best of luck and please remember to work hard and have some fun too!

Answer 3

Your orientation will likely be a tour of the theater, an overview of what your responsibilities will include and their expectations of you as you carry them out, as well as possibly some info on other roles that they may expect you to help out in when necessary.

Show up at least fifteen minutes early, be willing to stay late when needed. Be flexible if someone needs you to take an extra shift if you're able to do it. Have a great attitude & treat each customer with respect.

With co-workers just talk to them like you would someone at school or church or wherever else you hang out. Ask them about their interests or future plans. People like talking about themselves. Make sure, though, that you keep your job duties as your top priority. Work environment/relationships are important, but not as important as the real reason you're there.

Answer 4

An orientation is usually just a meeting to handle all of the "housekeeping," such as filling out employment paperwork, going over rules, expectations, etc. It's really to get you set up to start working.

Hints on having a good professional relationship with coworkers...
Be on time. Be respectful.
Do everything you're told to do and if you're not busy and someone else is, offer to help.
Don't talk about your personal life too much.
If you don't know, ask.
When you're shown how to do something, don't talk about how someone you know does it differently.
Do the best job you're capable of doing as quickly as you can.
Good customer service will always reflect on you positively. Always remember... this job is your stepping stone to a better job, but you have to be successful doing it first.

Good luck

Answer 5

Just be yourself. Orientation is a group of new hires or just you being shown around what is all there to do on your job. If your outgoing and a pleasent person your co-workers are there for the same reason you are to make money for things they want. But don't act like a "kid" when your working this is where your "maturity" should show.

congrats on your first job.

Answer 6

orientation is typically just everyone sitting around signing policies, hiring forms, maybe watching training videos.

as for your co-workers....just don't come off too strong. simply smile and say "hi"...maybe crack a joke or two if the time calls for it, but don't joke about your supervisors or the training or the job....just little quips here and there to help break the ice.
since it's a theater, maybe strike up a conversation about your favorite movies with someone. or ask what school they go to....
just random conversation.
or,
ask questions about work...even if you know the answer, it will still be an ice breaker.

take care!

Answer 7

Get to work 10 minutes early. Ask thought out questions- if you have them. Dress appropriately. Be friendly but know that making relationships at work takes time-

P.S. Put 10% of your paycheck in a savings account from the get go. You will thank me when you are 50 . Really.
Good luck!

Answer 8

The best advice I can give you is to just be yourself & be very curtious of others!

Answer 9

if sumthing goes wrong, act dumb