1.Be Prepared for the First Day
First and foremost, come prepared and organized. Ensure you have all necessary documents such for your first day, bank, superannuation, ID for any onboarding. Also, ensure you have the appropriate technology and resources if required for your new role. Having everything in order will help you feel more comfortable and prepared for your new job.
2. Be Proactive in Learning
Be proactive in learning about your new company, your role and responsibilities, and the people you will be working with. Take note of the organisational chart, processes, protocols, and company procedures. Make sure to ask questions to your colleagues and superiors, find out more about the internal processes and goals of the business.
3. Establish Rapport with Your Colleagues
Establishing a great rapport with your new colleagues can help you settle in and facilitate communication. Make the effort to talk with your co-workers, show interest in them, and ask them to tell you about them and have a genuine interest in getting to know them.
4. Set Goals and Priorities
At the onset of your new role, it’s essential to discuss your role’s expectations and set goals and priorities for yourself. Understanding the expectations of your role and having a clear understanding of what your priorities are can help you focus on work that aligns with your objectives and the role objectives.
5. Get Organized
Being organised can help increase your productivity and efficiency. Use tools such as to do lists, outlook calendars, reminders to help manage your daily tasks and priorities. Also, create a folder filing system for your documents to help keep everything structured and easily accessible or find out how the company likes documents to be stored.
6. Be Aware of Company Culture
Company culture can significantly impact your job satisfaction and productivity. Take the time to familiarise yourself with your company’s culture and values. Look for opportunities to participate in sporting activities, company outings, and other employee engagement activities even if it is not what you normally do. How can they get to know you if you don’t make the effort to bond with your colleagues, understand the social organisation better, and develop better relationships.
7. Focus on your Strengths
It’s essential to understand your strengths, skills, and qualifications to succeed in your new role. Invest in developing your strengths and continuously seek training or education to enhance your skills. Know yourself, and make sure you showcase your strengths to build your reputation and credibility among your team. Be helpful to others if you can when you know that the skill or topic is something you are strong in.
8. Be Open-minded and Flexible
In today’s ever-changing job market, flexibility and adaptability are critical traits that can help you succeed in your new role. Be open-minded to embrace new challenges and perspectives and be willing to learn and adapt to new changes, whether they are short- or long-term.
In conclusion, starting a new role requires preparation, adaptability, and good communication skills. By following these 8 best practices, you can settle into your new role quicker, establish great rapport and build friendships with your colleagues and superiors, and succeed in your career. Remember to stay organised, committed, and be open-minded, and you’ll be sure to hit the ground running at your new job.
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Arcadia Recruitment are specialists in Architecture and Planning in Brisbane if you would like help with finding your new role please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Written by Caroline Sanders – Director of Arcadia Recruitment
