Congratulations you’ve secured your dream job and your start date is looming, don’t worry we’ve all been there when the nerves kick in before you begin! Our Senior Agency Recruitment Consultant, Evie Barker, has shared some top advice on how to survive and thrive on your first day!
Get Prepped!
Check out the office address and map out your route to the HQ with the current train delays or unexpected traffic delays - give yourself some extra time to get into the office, save yourself arriving late (& flustered) on your first day! Alternatively, if you’re working from home - ensure you’ve received all the correct equipment and get it set up prior.
Dress for Success!
Pick out your outfit the night before to save yourself time in the morning. Check in on your dress code (nobody wants to turn up in a three-piece suit at a casual-dress office). Eliminate stress in the morning and set yourself up for success.
Let's Lunch!
Check out any local spots for lunch and confirm how long you’re allowed for your break to ensure you’ll be back on time. Once you’re in the office ask your colleagues where they recommend eating and how they choose to spend their break. If they offer to spend lunch with them - don’t turn it down.
Social Butterfly!
Introduce yourself to your new colleagues - be friendly, engaging and try to meet as many people who you’ll be working with as possible. You’re bound to be introduced to loads of people, do your best to remember people’s names (jot down your team and managers names to avoid awkwardness in case you do forget).
Check In!
Your recruiter is going to check in on you, so when you get chance speak to your recruiter, or drop them a text, just to let them know you’ve started and settled in! As we’ve been on the journey with you, we love to know how it’s going on your first day too!
Learn, Learn, Learn!
Actively ask questions, as a new hire you’ll have a lot to learn - today is your free pass to ask as many questions as possible! Take on the information and ensure you’re making a note of it to avoid making mistakes in the future.
Understand Expectations
Understand the working culture and try to find out what will be expected of you over the next few days and weeks. Be proactive as you may be thrown in the deep end and available to your manager, make them aware once you’ve completed a task and ask if there is anything else to do. However, do be prepared to wait around - understand that the person training you may still have to complete their own workload that day so patience is key!
You aren’t going to know everything straight away and won’t be expected to - remember you were hired for a reason! Go with the flow, be yourself, and enjoy it!
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