Congratulations! You've just been appointed to your new job.
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Now the real work begins.
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3 w. z9 e3 [+ a# c: M# fIt is important from the beginning to convince your new employers that, in+ O# f5 h0 X$ p. l( S
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selecting you, they have made the right choice.
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* Demonstrate that you are highly-motivated and eager to get started.6 X) ~8 H/ P( d( ]
% v. ^7 j9 |2 [* Discuss your duties and responsibilities; and establish your priorities.. S% V' S0 c @7 F6 T* k2 R3 `
' w" c& ], s1 w7 a, Y2 E( [- J# [Set challenging, but achievable, short-term and long-term goals.! Q) Y; M% K: r7 M2 W, _
6 N0 k+ W' Q7 N+ x* To enable you to fit in quickly, find out as much you can about your
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, L5 x! Z! C% C$ E% hcompany and its organisational structure. P! H: q, c1 x. I' z9 h
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* Identify the most successful and highly valued people in the firm and
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analyse the reasons for their success. Use them as your role models.
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Associate with colleagues who are perceived as ideal employees.' j' {0 S# ]2 G+ p8 s
5 |+ P. w1 p5 R* p& P0 I1 l, u* Prepare carefully for meetings with your boss. Try to anticipate questions
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and be ready with positive and considered responses. Make sure you are& F. I7 h: B9 J2 _3 ?3 B
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always well-informed. Keep up to date on current issues.' c; E& U% e) d
5 c2 o0 H6 K3 |+ V* Learn all you can about problem-solving techniques.
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, N- }4 ~9 G6 U8 l% z p: i2 S4 mWhen you are given a problem to solve, tackle it enthusiastically and9 S* T4 f7 W' o) L% K: T; Y) O, |
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systematically.7 H4 L: j0 `( {! u
7 B9 D3 B3 o$ x! Z* Y1 C* h$ |' u* Establish a reputation as a good team player by developing good working5 u8 Z. b8 R$ m6 _! y
5 G) e& ? k; M5 r4 ]# u6 d4 h% h0 {relationships and cultivating friendships with as wide a range of people in& k- T9 o! ]4 v$ P1 G) C! e# L8 ~
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the company as possible.
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* Participate fully in your company's training programme;
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and avail of all opportunities to extend your knowledge" u+ n( ?7 X& `; z- M( c
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and develop work-related skills.
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* Learn from your own mistakes and the mistakes of others.$ Q, L+ f0 w/ L0 d' }" }( U3 ?
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* Do more than is specified in your contract. Volunteer for assignments that0 w) G: @, Z+ z2 C/ @
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will help raise your profile within the company.
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* Complete all work on time. Don't make promises unless you are sure you can2 o; P8 y5 G/ ~1 A7 c
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deliver.
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! r' C; `2 Y, \1 x d* Develop a reputation for honesty, loyalty and integrity.# @' \+ f3 i% E2 g) ^0 n i8 M+ K- q
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% n! V4 f: p( o3 Nappraisal, it is important to review it regularly. |