Surviving First Day/Week at Work

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  1. First day is Vital – Plan & Prepare for it.
  2. Treat first few days/weeks as part of interview – You are under the spotlight
  3. First Impression is Vital – Make it a Positive one.
  4. Be On time & smartly prepared, breakfast eaten, rested and looking alert.
  5. Write & Practice how you are going to introduce yourself.
  6. Know the team beforehand, as much as you can
  7. Try to know / mingle with co-workers. Show yourself as pleasant personality
  8. Impress your boss: Read about the area of work, company & its plans
  9. Listen carefully & ask smart questions – Be on same page
  10. Write important Info down / Make Notes
  11. Remember Names (write!) & Say these correctly
  12. Ask about your job responsibilities
  13. Learn company processes, rules and tools. Sooner you familiarise the better.
  14. Take the ID/passport, Bank Details, Tax details, important documents with you
  15. Take lunch with the team (usually offered in early days)
  16. Make it clear from day one if you don’t smoke, drink, vegetarian etc. etc.
  17. Don’t show eagerness to leave for home quickly
  18. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc
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