We’ve all been through this situation at some point in our lives: Being the new one in the office. The alarm clock rings, you choose the best outfit in your closet and you go with the biggest of your smiles to your new job ready to succeed and everyone will like you. A really complicated task in which the nerves and tension of the first day do not help at all.
You don’t know what you’ll find when you arrive: Will my companions be nice? With what attitude will my boss receive me? Will I be up to the tasks that I will have to perform? Doubts pile up in your head and concern grows as you get closer to the place where the new office is located. Don’t worry, whatever happens and regardless of how events unfold, there are certain things you can do to fit in and like them right from the start. Still don’t know what they are? Don’t worry, we’ll tell you.
How to fit in when you’re new at work?
Help! It’s your first day at your new job and your nerves are taking over. You don’t want to screw up, all you want is to fall in love, fit in and demonstrate your skills and abilities in the position. Don’t panic, you just have to pay attention and follow all these tips step by step. You will succeed!
Be punctual
Punctuality is the best cover letter of any person. Did you still doubt it? On the first day it is absolutely forbidden to be late. Being punctual means being responsible and organized. In addition, arriving early also reveals your commitment to the company, so if you want to make a good impression and enter through the front door from day one, don’t forget to set your alarm clock well and plan to arrive on time.
Try to learn the names of your classmates
One of the best things you can do to try to gain the trust of your new companions quickly is to learn their names as soon as possible. There are people who have a great ability for this. If this is not your case, we give you a little trick: write down everyone’s names in a notebook as they introduce themselves and then add a particular characteristic of each person, such as: wear glasses, have the long hair with highlights… Then at home you will have to study the list, but no one will know and you will look like a queen.
Ask for things please and don’t forget to say thank you
This advice seems very obvious, but believe it or not, nerves can betray you and make you forget to say these two basic and magical words: please and thank you. Use them without qualms. You will make it clear that you are an extremely polite person and you will win the affection of your peers instantly.
Put on your best smile
Is there anything better than smiling to show how nice you are? If people see you from the first moment as a cheerful and happy person, you will quickly spread that vitality and everyone will want to have you by their side. The first day you may feel a bit overwhelmed and have a hard time carrying out the tasks that you are ordered to, but if you respond at all times with the best of your smiles, you will be able to counteract any mistakes you may have made. Do not hesitate!
Do not exaggerate
Many times, because we want to look good, we commit ourselves to carry out certain tasks that do not correspond to us or that we know very well that we will not be able to fulfill. Do not do it. It is better that you show your true abilities from the first moment than that you try to reach something impossible and in the end your productivity is questioned before your colleagues and what is worse: before your boss.
Be yourself
This is one of the most fundamental tips we can give you. Never try to be someone you are not. Neither in the workplace nor in any other of your life. Aren’t you sweet? Don’t try to force yourself to be. Do you like to say things to the face? She continues to do it. Do you have a strong character? Don’t mind taking it out from time to time. If you are not true to your personality, sooner or later you will end up seeing the feather duster and this is something that is not going to benefit you. Your companions will end up moving away from you. So you know, from the first moment be yourself.
Offer help
You don’t want to seem like a surly and selfish person on the first day, do you? First impressions count for a lot, so a good way to break the ice with your peers is to offer to help. Of course, remember to always do it within your limits…
Run away from toxic and heavy companions
In all offices there is always the typical colleague who likes to cause trouble and create bad feelings among people. They are usually characterized by being gossipy people who do not care at all to criticize the person next to them. Try to identify them from day one and stay away from them. Run away!