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A new job brings new opportunities and professional character development to help grow your reputation and bring some positive contributions to the company you now work. With all the excitement at starting a new job is a need to also be focused and know what you are going to be doing when you start your new role. That’s why preparation is a key part to making your first period of your job a success. Here is some tips and pointers on how to prepare properly for your new job!
Do your research!
Before your first day at the company, make sure you spend a bit of time to do some research into the company's culture, values, mission, and history. This is so you understand who you are working for, what they are like and that you know what you are contributing to. This knowledge will help give you a good idea about what you are about to step into and that you feel confident being able to understand the basics of who you are working for and what you will be doing in your role.
Understand your brief!
Have you ever thought about only looking at the job description before an interview? Think again! When you are about to start out in a new job, it is extremely important that you understand your brief and check your job description and responsibilities before you start so that you know what you will be doing in the job before you get started. If you forget your responsibilities, you might be left behind catching up understanding the role and not getting the best out of yourself straight away.
Take training!
If you want to get up to speed and experience what your job is without even starting it, then the best opportunity for that before you begin your new role is to take some important training courses and lessons. By taking training courses and lessons, you will have developed knowledge and understanding of what you will be doing before you have started your new role and therefore can develop quickly into the workplace and environment whilst making the most of the skills learnt!
Feel refreshed for the first day of work!
It is crucial that on the first day of work, you can put your focus and mind into being physically and mentally suitable to do the role that you will be responsible. First day nerves and uncertainly is completely natural and that is ok, but it can help if you are able to sleep properly the night before you begin your first day at work. Having the right concentration on day one means you will be able to ease into the job effectively with the right mindset and motivation needed to fulfil the role.
Plan your route!
Make sure that you plan the journey you are going on before you set off for your role. It doesn’t matter if you are driving, walking, using a bike, taking public transport, or getting a lift from someone else, it is crucial that you make a plan to be able to get to your place of work. If necessary, do a trial run of your route before you begin your first day at work in case you need to tweak the route or need different travel arrangements. It can’t be helped if there are delays on your route that are out of your control, but planning ahead will make you punctual and consistent in terms of when you are supposed to turn up to work.
Have the right uniform!
Depending on the role you are in, you will be expected to wear suitable uniform based on the company policies and guidelines. Make sure you can get suitable clothes that matches the environment and rules that the company has set out, a day or two before you turn up for the first day of work. It means that you are smart, organised and following the rules If you plan to wear the right clothes before your first day!
Bring the right equipment with you!
If your new job involves working from an office, set up your workspace in advance. Bring any necessary documents, office supplies, and personal items that will make you feel comfortable and organized. Having everything ready will help you settle in more smoothly and allows you to plan and get straight into working!
Organise around your planned schedule.
Sometimes before your first day on the job, you will receive a schedule of activities that may have planned out for your first week and are expected to do during that period. Whether you get a schedule or not, it is important that you prepared for all possibilities that things can change at the last minute due to different circumstances, so you are ready to get along with your required responsibilities. Take notes or set reminders if needed so that you can remain punctual and show that you are a reliable person for the role you are doing!