![]() Someone once said starting a new job at an established company is like joining a hit TV show in season five. Starting a new job is a big deal and there’s plenty of unknowns and it’s natural to be overwhelmed. Also, asking people to lunch on your first day shows initiative and that you’re not a wallflower. The sooner you can get to know each other well, the better you can all work together. If the company doesn’t do a welcome lunch, ask your boss, team or reports to have lunch with you. You need to remain ‘on’ and professional while still relaxing a little bit and building rapport amongst colleagues. Remember that while it can be conversational, it’s not a standard lunch break. Many companies will have a policy of the boss or team going out to lunch on the first day with a new starter. ![]() Remember the old adage ‘dress for the job you want, not the one you have’, and usually, that will involve dressing a little more smartly.ĭay one is all about first impressions and getting to know your colleagues and superiors, and direct reports if you have any. If not sure what to wear, a simple internet search for ideas for ‘business casual’ and other types of dress codes can help. People expect new employees to be more formally dressed and it won’t stick in their minds, however, if you turn up in jeans on day one, everyone will remember, even if you rectify it from day two onwards. It’s always better to stick out for being overdressed than under. If you didn’t get to see too many employees when you had your interview, it’s best to dress more formal than more casual. Make sure your outfit is pressed and clean and have it out ready to go to make getting ready smoother in the morning. Make sure you know the dress code before your first day and plan what you’ll wear in advance. If working from home, make sure to test your internet connection and other technical things and ensure you know how to get any equipment you might need and ensure it’s delivered in advance of your first day. If you arrive very early, grab a hot drink before contacting your new boss as they may have things to attend to before showing you around. While people often understand if you’re late on day one due to it being an unfamiliar commute, it makes a much better impression if you arrive on time. If you normally take public transport, think about what you’ll do if the trains are down. Then on your first day, make sure to allow plenty of time for the commute. It always looks good if you can say you’re familiar with things going on at the company on your first day or two.Īhead of your first day, contact your manager or HR and ensure you know your working hours, where you need to be and when. ![]() You likely researched the company for the interview process, but now is the time to dig deeper, read reports, look up recent projects, news on the company if applicable. Use this time wisely, even if serving out your notice at the old job. ![]() You’ll likely have some time between accepting a job and starting it. Remember, everyone you meet on day one has been there, and you’ve likely done it before at previous jobs, so just remember that and go easy on yourself. You may not have slept well the night before, be nervous and uncertain what your new office will look like or whether your colleagues will warm to you. Therefore, there can be a lot of pressure on your first day at a new job. We all know that first impressions count, and unfortunately, they can only be made once.
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