Getting along with your co-workers is necessary for your success at work. For full-time employees, one-third of your week is spent around these people, leaving plenty of opportunities for tempers to flare and gossip to spread. To start your relationship with your co-workers on the right foot at a new job, remember these four tips:
Show you’re ready to go
You want to start your first day off right for a number of reasons, including establishing relationships with your team. By arriving on time and prepared to face the day, you’re showing your new co-workers you’re here to be productive and work.
Introduce yourself
Some introductions might be made by your supervisor, but it’s possible you’ll find yourself with very few connections the first day. Nerves might be a factor given everything else going on, so prepare for these initial meetings. Consider nailing down your intro speech ahead of time, so you’re not scrambling with every new person you meet. By knowing what you need to say, you can face these conversations with confidence.
Stay engaged
No matter how much you want to check your phone, resist, especially during your first few weeks. Because you’re new, people will watch you with more scrutiny, meaning excessive cell phone use may cause them to approach a supervisor about your performance. Get to know the company and culture before taking personal calls, texts or emails.
Don’t rush out at the end of your day
When the workday finally ends, it’s tempting to rush home, relax and decompress after everything that happened. Instead of being one of the first ones out of the office, try staying and journaling your thoughts and experiences from throughout the day. This quiet time allows you to focus on questions, take notes, and write down any ideas to discuss at a later date. You can also use this time to write down everyone you met and first impressions. This simple act of notetaking may help you get to know your team members faster.
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