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What are the most important things to do when starting a new job?

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    Teamwork. Goals. Atmosphere in the work place.

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    Never show up late, assuming it stays within your power. Listen carefully to any and all training you receive, and do it "that way" until you get good and used to it. Then, staying within the guidelines and rules of course, if you can develop a better or quicker way to "do it" without cheating, and it causes a higher production and/or revenue for the company or department, then start implementing that better way to do it. And also, strive to get along with everybody, all the time. Make friends, be dependable and always be willing to help your coworkers out...within reason of course. Don't just accept being "walked on", by anyone. Come to work clean, with a good attitude and ready to work. Again, just a few ideas.

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    Understand companies policies well. Work accordingly, don't miss use them like working from home policies, that might affect other coworkers. Keep good relationship with everyone, Yes that really helps in time.

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    Be polite and friendly, look professional. obey the rules, listen instead of speak a lot. Regardless of others attitudes ask questions if you need too. learn your job the way your boss wants it done not the way others want you too. if they contend with you. Tell your boss right away, stay loyal, not another backstabber in case there are some there. There usually is.

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    Be on time. When someone shows you it get done, do it the way they want it done. Ask questions. Work the whole day out. Forget ANYTHING that is happening in your personal life. Put away that smartphone! Focus on the job on hand. SUCCEED by the end of the day. You want an employer to want you to return to work and you want to see a smile on his face when you do return. Come to work everyday as scheduled. KEEP YOUR PERSONAL LIFE OUT OF YOUR OFFICE/STATION.

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    Not rock the boat.

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    Show that you are able to do the job properly without complaining and prove they made the right decision hiring you for that position.

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    Learn about everyone's role

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    Listen, listen listen. Be courteous.

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    get your feet under you by understanding what the expectations are in your new position and understand the logistics of fulfilling those expectations.

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    Listen, Focus, ask questions.

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    Be as open to all the new things you are learning. Asks questions and get to know your team.

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    Friendly behavior. Take notes

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    Listen, take notes, ask questions, be on time, be prepared to work hard and more hours in the first month or two.

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    To feel welcomed with all items provided to do your job, a warm reception etc

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    Dependable, get along with coworkers,and be friendly

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    Ask questions. I now know I am not excepted to know everything when I come into a new setting, and even if I do have a good understanding of an area or expertise, I still ask questions because this gives me insight into the company's culture and the community of other employees. I use the intro phase at a new company as a valuable window into how the company works, what the company culture is, how I will best fit in and how I can be the best asset to the company I can be... but this all comes from asking questions, making observations and forming connections with other employees when I first start with the company or organization.

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    Be on time and take notes

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    Be on time and do not miss work.

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    don't be a jerk, prep, hit the ground walking really fast

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    Learn the workplace culture. Seek out senior employees and learn from them.

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    Foster relationships with coworkers

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    Smile and be on time

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    Learning company's culture, understand your JD and avoid gossiping.

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    Be on time, inquisitive, engaged and provide feedback.

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    Learn the basics first.

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    Listen and learn without forgetting the value you bring

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    ask a lot of questions to get up to speed quickly.

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    Understand the landscape and understand other people.

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    Imprint people you are knowing as if they were coming out of the shell. No second opportunity for a first good impression. Respect carefully the local culture. It is the easiest way to get them feeling they are respected. Be humble. No matter if you are the new boss, you are the rookie after all.

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    Try to be punctual to your office , meet regularly with all teams, be sober and humble, try to be friendly with co-workers and most importantly work hard to learn your company products/your work there as soon as possible.

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    Smile, be helpful, teachable, friendly, approachable, flexible. Do more listening than talking. Figure out the rules within the new work culture.

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    Be on time focus and follow instructions

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    On time, work hard, ask questions.

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    - Listen and learn - Ask questions, it's a new job, things suppose to be new for you. Don't assume! - Keep your criticism for a later phase - Present yourself to people - Smile

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    Get to know people, what they do, their expertise.

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    Show enthusiasm and an infectiously positive attitude from the start. That first impression will carry a long way and set the tone for long term perception.

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    Jump in and get the know everything quick. Ask many many questions of all.

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    Give 100%. This means coming to work on time, back from breaks on time, preforming tasks to the best of your ability, cross training, and treating coworkers, supervisors, and subordinates in the manner you expect to be treated.

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    Fix yourself.Dont think of your previous work

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    Listen! Get the lay of the land before you start spouting off opinions. Do a good job.

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    Keep you mind on your work.

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    Be kind, remember to breathe, try your best.

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    Be respectful to the people who are already there; find a way to work with them and support them.

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    Understand history and present and desired future. Work hard. Ask when you don't know/understand something. Question history and statu quo.

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    Go through all policies

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    Pay attention to everything

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    Learn everything about it

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    Knowing your strengths and getting to know the new culture

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    Get good direction from your leadership

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    To take notes and spend time educating yourself. Have a perfect work ethic and pay attention to detail.

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    Train the new employee

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    Alignment with your boss, peers and subordinates

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    Listen & pay attention, bring your previous experience, but be open to new experiences & ways of doing things. You new companies way of doing something may be better/easier/more streamlined, if it is not, share your way of doing it with your superior & see if he agrees, if so it may be implemented.

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    Approach every situation with an open mind

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    Work hard and make sure you're doing the job correctly.

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    Be open to change. Be flexible.

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    Your work

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    give a good first impression, make sure to not act like a know it all, be open to advice, be a sponge for ideas and processes from the existing employees, be prepared, don't be overly chatty

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    Learn as much as you can and get to know your team.

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    Listen, listen, listen

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    Knowing the "lay of the land" -- who the contact is when you have questions.

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    Ask questions, don't engage in to much group talk. And dont beat yourself up for poor performance right away.

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    Show them what your made of then pace yourself accordingly

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    Make up your mind to be kind to all and work with the most difficult characters without compromising on your own values.