Accepted an Offer? Here’s How to Make a Great Impression on Day One.

Once you’ve accepted a job, the excitement may turn into nervousness at the prospect of getting acclimated to a new work environment and set of employees. Being mindful of how you present yourself as a new employee can help you start on a confident note. Make a great first impression on your first day of a new job with these tips:

Prepare the Day Before

The last thing you want on your first day at a new job is to be stressed out because you’re running behind or forgot something. You’ll likely show up feeling distracted and frazzled. Alleviate any first-day mishaps by taking care of as much preparation as possible the evening before. Pick out your outfit, ensure you remember the travel route, pack a pen and notepad, and review the job description one last time.  

Ask Questions

Once you get to your new job, be proactive and ask any questions you can think of – no matter how inconsequential they seem. Your first day is when people will be most attentive and responsive to providing you key information, so take advantage. Asking questions also demonstrates that you are excited and ready to become a part of the team. While you should certainly ask about job duty-related questions, don’t forget about the small factors that will be important to your day to day – such as the location of the coffee machine, the process of taking breaks, etc.

Listen and Show Interest

People who genuinely seem to want to get to know others generally make the most likeable first impressions. Don’t just ask questions for your own benefit – talk to other people and show interest in learning more about them. Introduce yourself to as many people as possible, prepare a few questions to ask about them, and actively listen to their responses. You’ll be welcomed to the team with open arms before you know it.

Have a Positive Attitude

When you’re trying to establish someone’s perception of you, it’s important to tread cautiously about what could be misinterpreted. In all of your initial interactions, aim to be as upbeat and positive (but still sincere) as possible. Don’t complain about anything or bring up negative stories about your previous job experience. Once your boss and co-workers get to know you better, you can be a bit more candid since they’ll know what type of person you are, but at the beginning, you don’t want to risk seeming like a downer.

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