We’ve all experienced those “first day” jitters when starting a new job. You’re the newbie and you want to start off on the right foot; so what to do and not to do:
Don’t :
- Stare at your new coworkers trying to determine ages and who’s single or married!
- Take the last cup of coffee without making a fresh pot!
- Take the last custard donut…actually don’t take ANY unless they were offered to you!
- Ask the girl with the gorgeous red hair what brand of dye she uses!?
- Congratulate your slightly overweight neighbor on her forthcoming child!
Okay we could go on and on with the Don’ts but if you seriously want to get along with your new coworkers, just follow a few simple rules.
- Be sure to listen and learn and ask questions when you don’t understand.
- Be Honest and Productive
- Offer to help out others when your own tasks are completed.
- Be kind.
- Be punctual as well as considerate of other’s time.
In essence, if you follow basic good work ethics, act like a human being, and bake some dynamite chocolate chip cookies; you won’t have any problem getting along with new co-workers!
