The first day - convince right away
The first hurdles are done.
You were able to convince both with your application and during the interview.
Now it is important to make a good figure in everyday life.
But what should one consider, in order not to carry himself offside on the first day?
To make your entry as good as possible, we have summarized the "DO'S" and "DONT'S".
DO'S - You should be aware of this
Preparation
It does not hurt to find out for example on the website of the new company who is responsible for which department and which projects the new colleagues are currently working on. It can also be helpful to prepare yourself for a spontaneous round of introductions (in a meeting).
punctuality
Be sure to be on time on the first day. Please do not overdo it. Five to ten minutes to appear before, is quite sufficient.
Höflichkeit
Be polite to everyone you meet and introduce yourself if your manager hasn't already done so. However, you shouldn't be too pushy. If you see, for example, that a colleague is currently in the middle of a project and is sitting in front of the screen with high concentration, you should rather not disturb her / him at work and just come back later.
Clothing
If in doubt, dress conservatively rather than casual on the first day. Pay attention to how your colleagues dress and adjust your dress style in the next few days to the company dress code.
ask questions
Show interest and ask questions - especially if you are unsure about your tasks and skills. Urgent questions should be asked immediately, while simply jotting down others. A lot can also be answered through the documents or discussions with your new colleagues.
DONT's - There's no way
Too much commitment / initiative
Of course you want to get involved with new ideas, but you should hold back a little at the beginning. Get an overview and write down your impressions and observations. Only bring them up if you are well established. If you know everything better at the beginning, you are not particularly popular.
Blaspheme about the former boss or colleague
Do not say bad things about former colleagues or bosses. This does not throw a good light on you. Talk about your new job and what you expect now.
privacy
Of course you should have a good relationship with colleagues. But do not push it to the extreme. Do not give away too intimate details of your privacy - this could be used against you.
Make mistakes under the carpet
Errors happen in the beginning: better not to sweep under the carpet and hope that no one notices, but rather to stand - and offer help, if someone else has to pay.
Conclusion
If you follow this advice, nothing should go wrong on your first day. Do not give up too quickly if problems occur. Even if the chemistry with the colleagues may not be quite right at the beginning or the tasks seem boring. Give yourself and the new job a chance. Some things develop over time. Despite all expectations and the excitement: Remember that the first day is mainly about getting to know colleagues, the workplace and the processes. Be dedicated and gather all the information, but do not try to change the whole business two hours after you start work.
