Here are our top 10 tips for getting you work ready in full
- Sleep make sure you are well rested, you will have a lot of new information to absorb on your first day so you need to be alert.
- Travel planning you don’t want to be late on your first day, this does not make for a good impression and you want to be relaxed as possible. So prepare your route and you should reduce the first day nerves.
- Refresh your memory the interview may have been a while ago now so before your first day revisit the company’s website and any notes you made. Check out their social media for any news updates that are relevant.
- What to wear make sure you have appropriate attire for the first couple of days until you figure out the dress code
- Final documents make sure you have a copy of any induction packs and have had a read through. Do you need to bring your passport in or proof of address?
- Ask questions if you don’t know then ask. Your colleagues will know you are new and will expect you to ask questions.
- Bring essentials make sure you have a note pad and pen, post-it notes come in handy too! Bringing lunch the first day is always useful until you know what is in the surrounding area.
- Smile and be confident introduce yourself and be polite. Remember you got the job so the new environment may be daunting but you have the skills so go for it.
- Say yes to everything it may seem scary but take the opportunities while they come. You will gain bags of confidence and surprise yourself.
- Be aware of the company culture take some time to understand and watch the team so you can understand the culture. If everyone offers to make drinks you should too.
