By Grace Du Prie Career Development & CounsellingServices
05/30/2011 Career Tip: SUCCESS IN YOUR NEW JOB
Grace Du Prie,
Career & Training Consultant and CDAA member
After you have been
successful in finding your job (whether paid or volunteer), following the
points below will help to ensure that it will be a positive experience for you
and for your employer.
When you start a new job, you
will generally go through an induction and probation period which is designed
to introduce you to the organisation and the job and make sure you are a good
match for the job. No matter what your experience, any new job can be
overwhelming as you begin. Everything is new and there is much to learn. You
will also be meeting many new people. Plan for this change by allowing enough
relaxation time outside of work and by taking care of yourself.
If you are coming back to
work after a time of unemployment it will take some time to get used to the change
and adjustment. While having a job gives you a chance to put into use what you
have learned and to earn income, it also brings many challenges and lifestyle
changes. You may find that you have to work harder the first year. Be open to
learning both about your actual work and about the broader company.
Following the points below
will help you to be successful in your job.
·
Be prepared to improve (sometimes from your mistake)
Admit
and learn from mistakes and accept suggestions for improvement. This can
require some courage and strength, but it will make your working life a whole
lot easier!
·
Set goals
Having
daily goals and long-term goals helps us to achieve. If you have used goal
setting while looking for work, don’t stop, put it in practice again while at
work. Make it also your goal to work well with others
and to maintain a good relationship with your boss and co-workers; avoid
confrontations
Use
the “SMART” goals formula to help you make your goals meaningful. “SMART” goals
stands for:
S
Specific (detailed
and exact)
M Measurable (assessable and quantifiable)
A
Attainable (possible, within reach,
manageable)
R Realistic (practical, reasonable)
T Time
bound (set times to
achieve goals by)
·
Control your thought life
What
we think is what we become. The glass really is half full or half empty and you
make the choice what it is going to be. Make one of
your goals to work well with others, avoid confrontations and maintain a good
relationship with your boss and co-workers.
·
Take responsibility
Do
it now – don’t put things off. Don’t blame others when things go wrong. Be prompt in
getting work finished, as this will make you feel good and it makes an employer
happy too!
·
Overcome your problems and hurts (there
is no gain without pain)
Accept
problems and hurts as part of life. The
world will not end just because there are some problems that are coming
up. Meet problems as a challenge, which
will be your teacher to learn new skills from. Ask
questions or research answers if you're not sure so as not to proceed in
error. Be courteous, kind and
encourage people.
·
Befriend good men and women
Surround
yourself with people that will give good support and advice. ‘My best friend is
the one who brings out the best in me.’ Be sensitive to others and do not
gossip.
·
Do more then expected
Go
for excellence! Work hard – go the extra mile.
It is a good investment and you will see a return. Volunteer for committees or projects to become noticed and
recognised.
In summary:
- Don’t quit when things don’t go as expected
- Set achievable goals
- Look for long-term results
- Remember to ask for help when you need it
- And most importantly, have realistic expectations about the job before you start.
Grace Du Prie Career Development & CounsellingServices
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