10 Expert Tips For Starting A New Job And Ensuring First-Week Success
No one wants to start a new job without knowing what to expect. And yet, that’s exactly what I did for my first job out of college. Having just moved 2,000 miles to a city where I knew no one, I felt disoriented as I stepped into that office. Not wanting to seem naive, I hadn’t asked many questions and showed up on my first day without proper preparation—clueless about dress code or even when I could take my lunch break.
To be clear, a company’s HR department should have a solid onboarding process in place, and managers should invest energy into making new hires feel welcome. But what if your company doesn’t yet have an HR department? Or what if your manager is less than forthcoming?
Thankfully, you can take steps on your own to ensure first-week success. I spoke with HR professionals, career coaches, and executives to get their best tips for new hires who want to start on the right foot.
But first, let’s look at why your early days on the job count so much.
