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There I was\u2026.My first day\u2026.Extremely anxious\u2026.I mean who wouldn\u2019t be? I am beginning my first real job in the corporate world at a Fortune 500 company. Anything could happen\u2026.I could screw up bigtime. I hope not\u2026..but I could.<\/p>\n

I am dressed in my brand new business suit with hair up in a neat little bun and a subtle touch of make-up, yet my nerves are making me a little shaky. I walk in and go straight to the Human Resource Department. After completing all the initial paperwork, I am escorted to my new desk with my stomach still fluttering. The first thing I noticed was an envelope with name on it in the cool little inbox that was set up on my desk.<\/p>\n

When I opened it, I was delighted to see a Welcome card with the signatures of everyone in my department including my supervisor\u2019s, the President\u2019s and the Vice President\u2019s. What a wonderful thing to do for their employees. My stomach calmed down and my nerves mellowed out. This was a great way to make me feel right at home in my new position.<\/p>\n

This is when I realized that even though I was making my first impression, the company was also make their first impression. Making a first impression in the professional world is a two-way street. Welcome cards<\/a> are a great and easy way to do that. I know working for this company will be a terrific experience for me because it is run by thoughtful, considerate people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There I was\u2026.My first day\u2026.Extremely anxious\u2026.I mean who wouldn\u2019t be? 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