How to Be Comfortable When Starting a New Job
It is estimated that we, as average Americans, have between eight and ten jobs Index our lifetimes. While Posting of these job changes may be for positive matters Viewtopic more Modules career, Viewtopic advancement, more lucrative pay Index fact remains that starting Posting Viewtopic job can be one of the biggest stresses in life. The reasons for this vary. For some of us, learning the technicalities, the ins and outs, of a Viewtopic job may be the biggest burden. For others, learning the way around the building how Viewtopic get Viewtopic the coffee pot and the restroom - may prove difficult. And, for some, simply learning where the new office is located may be the biggest inconvenience.
However, for the majority of new jobbers, chances Viewtopic the greatest intimidation factor, the one that causes the most anxiety, is simply meeting new people. Walking into a job where everyone seems to know each Viewtopic patting each other Posting the back and asking about Posting Johnnys soccer game can be overwhelming for the Viewtopic who knows Viewtopic one. It causes a fear resembling high school, as the newcomer wonders who they will sit with at lunch. Though this may seem Viewtopic an occasion drowning in discomfort, there are a few things that can be done to make it as smooth a transition as possible.
Dress the Part
Its Viewtopic to gauge what kind of clothes to wear on the first Viewtopic of the job. While many offices are listed as business casual, the term casual leaves a lot to be interpreted. For some of us, casual may be wearing slacks and a button down shirt, for others it may be wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Still, for a few, casual may simply mean wearing to work what was worn to bed.
For a new job, its best to err on the side of Viewtopic and prepare to be overdressed rather than underdressed. Wearing a suit while everyone else is wearing slacks and blouses will go over much better than wearing jeans while everyone else is wearing a suit.
Dont One Post People
There seems to be an unwritten rule laced within the insecurities of each person, a rule that tells us to try to impress people when we are nervous. While this may sometimes serve the intended purpose, more often than not, it backfires. Take for instance this Viewtopic as a newcomer overhears an established coworker say that they just had their first paper published in a medical journal, the newcomer steps in to speak of their two articles previously published. While the person who is new is just trying to look good in front of coworkers, trying to impress Viewtopic can come across more as arrogant, and a little desperate. To make matters worse, when the impressing is tagged onto a coworkers own boasting, the newcomer looks like someone out to one-up everyone else. This, ultimately, results in not impressing others, and just depressing yourself.
Ask Questions
People like to talk about themselves, about their kids, about the time they landed a merger between two giant corporations. Showing interest in a coworker will make them interested in you: people are often their own favorite subjects. If youre Viewtopic trouble mingling with others, simply pick something out about them and ask questions. Point to a picture on their desk and ask Viewtopic thats their Viewtopic ask them where they grew up or how it is they landed a job at the company. And, if youre having trouble with an aspect of your job, ask questions about it. People are often more than Viewtopic to Viewtopic their knowledge; most people will jump at the chance to convey their own intelligence.
Be Professional
Everyone is not professional at their job at one point or another. If Viewtopic work somewhere long enough, a few flawed moments are sure to creep in. People show up late, or put their legs on top of the desk, stretching out as they type a memo. People Posting too long making personal phone calls or spend an hour in the bathroom talking about their coworkers botched perm job. People take an extra long lunch, sneaking back into the office when their boss isnt working, or take a ream of computer paper home for their personal use. While everyone is guilty of being unprofessional at times, dont use these times at the beginning of your job. You see, we build to that.
Take People Up on Invitations
Jobs are often filled with the opportunities to be social. From a happy hour to a lunch outing, from a Tupperware Posting to a company softball game, behind every cubicle wall there is the ability to get to know your coworkers. While Viewtopic may hold onto the notion that you are at a job to work and not at a job to make friends, its proven that those who enjoy their coworkers enjoy their job much more. So, when coworkers invite you to after hour get-togethers, take them up on it. You dont have to show up to every outing, or be the life of the party, donning the proverbial lamp shade on your head, but attend and get to know the people with whom you work. Show them that you are a team player both in the office and outside of it.
Starting a new job can be uncomfortable, but its something everyone goes through. Heeding the above advice and just relaxing can make it easier. If that doesnt work, keep this in mind: the person at the company who has worked there the longest the person who knows everyone, who remembers peoples birthdays, who gives the toast at the company Christmas party even they were Viewtopic a new employee.
Jennifer Jordan is a senior editor for http://www.foamsource.com. When she isn't sleeping on a FoamSource mattress, she concentrates on living as comfortably as possible.
However, for the majority of new jobbers, chances Viewtopic the greatest intimidation factor, the one that causes the most anxiety, is simply meeting new people. Walking into a job where everyone seems to know each Viewtopic patting each other Posting the back and asking about Posting Johnnys soccer game can be overwhelming for the Viewtopic who knows Viewtopic one. It causes a fear resembling high school, as the newcomer wonders who they will sit with at lunch. Though this may seem Viewtopic an occasion drowning in discomfort, there are a few things that can be done to make it as smooth a transition as possible.
Dress the Part
Its Viewtopic to gauge what kind of clothes to wear on the first Viewtopic of the job. While many offices are listed as business casual, the term casual leaves a lot to be interpreted. For some of us, casual may be wearing slacks and a button down shirt, for others it may be wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Still, for a few, casual may simply mean wearing to work what was worn to bed.
For a new job, its best to err on the side of Viewtopic and prepare to be overdressed rather than underdressed. Wearing a suit while everyone else is wearing slacks and blouses will go over much better than wearing jeans while everyone else is wearing a suit.
Dont One Post People
There seems to be an unwritten rule laced within the insecurities of each person, a rule that tells us to try to impress people when we are nervous. While this may sometimes serve the intended purpose, more often than not, it backfires. Take for instance this Viewtopic as a newcomer overhears an established coworker say that they just had their first paper published in a medical journal, the newcomer steps in to speak of their two articles previously published. While the person who is new is just trying to look good in front of coworkers, trying to impress Viewtopic can come across more as arrogant, and a little desperate. To make matters worse, when the impressing is tagged onto a coworkers own boasting, the newcomer looks like someone out to one-up everyone else. This, ultimately, results in not impressing others, and just depressing yourself.
Ask Questions
People like to talk about themselves, about their kids, about the time they landed a merger between two giant corporations. Showing interest in a coworker will make them interested in you: people are often their own favorite subjects. If youre Viewtopic trouble mingling with others, simply pick something out about them and ask questions. Point to a picture on their desk and ask Viewtopic thats their Viewtopic ask them where they grew up or how it is they landed a job at the company. And, if youre having trouble with an aspect of your job, ask questions about it. People are often more than Viewtopic to Viewtopic their knowledge; most people will jump at the chance to convey their own intelligence.
Be Professional
Everyone is not professional at their job at one point or another. If Viewtopic work somewhere long enough, a few flawed moments are sure to creep in. People show up late, or put their legs on top of the desk, stretching out as they type a memo. People Posting too long making personal phone calls or spend an hour in the bathroom talking about their coworkers botched perm job. People take an extra long lunch, sneaking back into the office when their boss isnt working, or take a ream of computer paper home for their personal use. While everyone is guilty of being unprofessional at times, dont use these times at the beginning of your job. You see, we build to that.
Take People Up on Invitations
Jobs are often filled with the opportunities to be social. From a happy hour to a lunch outing, from a Tupperware Posting to a company softball game, behind every cubicle wall there is the ability to get to know your coworkers. While Viewtopic may hold onto the notion that you are at a job to work and not at a job to make friends, its proven that those who enjoy their coworkers enjoy their job much more. So, when coworkers invite you to after hour get-togethers, take them up on it. You dont have to show up to every outing, or be the life of the party, donning the proverbial lamp shade on your head, but attend and get to know the people with whom you work. Show them that you are a team player both in the office and outside of it.
Starting a new job can be uncomfortable, but its something everyone goes through. Heeding the above advice and just relaxing can make it easier. If that doesnt work, keep this in mind: the person at the company who has worked there the longest the person who knows everyone, who remembers peoples birthdays, who gives the toast at the company Christmas party even they were Viewtopic a new employee.
Jennifer Jordan is a senior editor for http://www.foamsource.com. When she isn't sleeping on a FoamSource mattress, she concentrates on living as comfortably as possible.
