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Hints
for On-the-Job
By Angela Clifford, RMT
Manager
May 27, 2002
Feeling
a little nervous about a new job? These hints can help ease the
stress, get you off to a good start and pave the way for a rewarding
work experience.
- Make
getting along well with your supervisor, co-workers and the public
a top priority.
- Be
at work when scheduled and be on time. Call your supervisor ahead
in the rare case you have to be absent or late, and give a reason.
Absenteeism is one of the main reasons people lose jobs.
- Listen
carefully to instructions; follow them accurately without making
careless mistakes.
- If
you're not sure how to do something, don't be afraid to ask. (Your
supervisor will appreciate your wanting to clarify what you're
supposed to do.)
- Learn
from your mistakes. When you make a mistake, tell your supervisor
and ask how you can correct it. (Avoid being defensive. View a
mistake as an opportunity to grow and become a better employee.)
- Be
persistent and finish tasks that you begin.
- Show
initiative by looking for additional ways to be helpful. (Employees
who go above and beyond are valuable.)
- Be
a loyal employee. (Avoid saying negative things about the company
and the people you work with. Respect confidentiality.)
- Be
upbeat, have a sense of humor and don't get discouraged as you
learn your new job.
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