How to Fit in to a New Workplace?

Searching for a job and finally getting a desirable one is quite a challenge. But it is
certainly not the end of challenges, but the start of new ones. The main aim is to fit in to
the office environment and become a vital part of it.
Working in a new environment means meeting new people and adapting to different
methods. t could be harder for a middle aged individual as compared to a youngster. But
the right attitude could lead you to the desired destiny.
!ollow the points to shine.
Be Punctual:
" reputed and seasoned employee can afford to be late now and then #although it is not a
good trait$, but a new one cant% &each the office on time because otherwise not only will
you lose the precious time but also the reputation% 'ever make anybody wait for you in
the professional scene. t is highly undesirable and can cost you your reputation.
Establish Goals:
Wandering aimlessly never produces pleasing results. (earn what is e)pected of you.
"naly*e your first assignment and try to produce the anticipated results in due time.
(earn from the people around you and they could help you as well in the hour of need.
But be sure that you do not under+perform and do not let the employer believe that he had
overestimated you.
The first assignment is practically a test to judge your abilities. t helps the boss decide
how able and responsible you are and how much work you can manage on your own. "
gold star at the first assignment means that your job is secure.
Be a Perky Person:
'obody likes to be around a grave and bore person. &ather it is desirable to spend time
with the ones who are cheerful and upbeat. t does not mean that you should crack jokes
all day around. ,ust be friendly and likable. -o not be too serious and straight forward. f
there is a conversation going on, join the colleagues and give your opinions and hear
other people with consideration. t is important that you get to know the people around
the workplace for only then you will feel like .the part of the team/. But be careful0 don1t
overpower the new people in the first few days. Be submissive and respectful.
Culture of the Company:
"ppearances do matter% The dress code is an important part of the things that you should
know before you start work. To blend in on your first day, observe the dress code and
dress accordingly. 2ou certainly would not want to stand out due to your inappropriate
clothes. 3bserve the general air and climate of the new workplace. 2ou might need to
adapt and change your habits to fit in.
sk Freely:
Being in a new boat, no one e)pects you to know everything. 2our colleagues and the
boss will be e)pecting a barrage of questions. They would rather have you asked a
hundred questions than aimlessly do your work and end up in a disastrous situation. n
the initial stages of your new employment, you will be given the benefit of doubt and all
of your questions would be answered. Take advantage of the situation because once
settled in the workplace, it would be automatically assumed that you know everything.
"sk from the immediate supervisors and the colleagues. -on1t be afraid to ask the boss
because everybody knows that no one is born learned%
!earn How the E"uipment Works:
"ny kind of job requires either a set of hardware or software tools. 2ou might come
across the techniques and tools that you have never encountered before in your life. (earn
about them as they will help speed up your work. !or instance, the new company might
be using 4oral -raw instead of "dobe llustrator. (earn the basics so that at least you can
start off immediately. "lthough people are always there to help, internet is the biggest
guide and resource nowadays. (ook for good tutorials and let it be your virtual tutor%
Be Proacti#e:
Being a newbie, you will not be burdened with a lot of work. 5eople will automatically
assume that you are in the 6learning phase1. 2ou boss will be trying to get you settled and
give you the general feel of the work. 7owever if you think that you are ready to
contribute to the new workplace, don1t sit idly staring out of the window but be proactive
and ask the people around what would they like you to do8 "n e)tra hand is always
welcome.
Be $r%ani&e':
Being organi*ed saves time and energy and helps in a systemic approach towards work.
This does not only apply to the outwardly appearance of your desk but also to the
thoughts and ideas in your mind.
"n organi*ed desk means that everything is at its place and no time is required to dig up a
particular file when asked by the boss. Similarly, organi*ed ideas will help you work in a
flow and proper manner and not in a hapha*ard way.
Buil' Contacts:
4ontacts and 5ublic &elations play an important role in building up a person1s career.
9ood relations in the office help a lot in producing enviable results. They ensure
coordination and understanding and hence better outcomes. "n ally at work helps in the
tasks, the mood at the office becomes nice and friendly and it becomes easy to work
under stressful and tough situations.
9ood contacts can help you outside the office as well. They can not only help in
flourishing at a job but also in getting new and better ones.
(aintain )our *eputation:
mpressing people early on and then becoming sluggish is certainly not a good idea. Try
to live up to the mark and produce consistent results. 7ard work in short bursts does not
help much, but consistent hard work is something that can take you up the ladder.
+on,t Whine:
:veryone faces issues while adjusting in new environment. -on1t complain to the new
coworkers, you don1t know them yet% -iscuss the office related issues with family,
friends are trusted colleagues but never with the new coworkers for you don1t know that
whether they are trustworthy or not% -on1t become too co*y with the gossip queens of the
office.
Communicate with the Boss an' Pro#i'e the -tatus of .ask:
4ommunicate with your boss regularly. This way you will know that you are on the right
track. "sk questions about any confusion or difficulty you might face. 5rovide the status
of your work regularly, in this way any error or miscalculation on your part could be
caught in early stages before it becomes fatal.
.he Boss/Employee *elationship:
"s cited earlier, it is vital to communicate with the boss. &emember, pleasing the boss is
utterly important. But what kind of boss do you have8 The answer to this question defines
your relationship with the boss. s he deemed as a team member or does he acts as the
sole head of the team and is a team honcho8
" team member boss maybe treated casually. The employees could throw ideas and
concepts at him without any formality. 7e could be visited any time without any prior
appointment and has a friendly 6open+door policy1. 3n the other hand, a honcho is the
one who e)ercises his power as a supreme authority. 7is office has the dreadful formal
air and you can1t just step in without a prior appointment.
dentify your boss .type/ and act accordingly%
+on,t 0n'erestimate )ourself:
Being new means that you have a significant number of things to learn but at the same
time you have brought with you new perspective and an advantageous e)perience. These
qualities together with hard work can provide remarkable results. But be rational that you
have to adapt to the new ways and procedures of the company and not the other way
round.
Being in a new set up seems tough at the start but it is actually a step towards self
development, improvement and progress. 3penness to new e)periences is accompanied
with tremendous learning. Take a new job as a challenge and e)cel at it%