Career Development Blog

Ten Simple Tips for Success When Starting a New Job:

1)      Walk around and get to know everyone,

2)      Introduce yourself,

3)      Have meetings, go to lunch & coffee with others,

4)      Get to know the culture of the organization,

5)      Say “hello” to all,

6)      Get to know everyone from the CEO, to directors in charge, to managers & supervisors, to the front-line staff, to the food service workers, the security guards, to the housekeepers and the maintenance staff,

7)      Ask questions & take initiative,

8)      Don’t wait for someone to welcome you, welcome yourself and invite yourself to meetings and events,

9)      Don’t get pulled into politics, take sides or get in people’s corners,

10)  Most of all enjoy your new job and take responsibility for your own success!