Eight Suggestions for New Professionals

For newcomers, it is very important to play the "first three feet" well to adapt to the new environment and stand firm. As a newcomer, how to quickly integrate into the group, get approval from others and avoid mistakes? An article published on the website of Psychology Today in the United States summarized eight suggestions.

1. Never be late. The punctual arrival of employees is the premise to ensure the smooth progress of all affairs of the unit. In a cooperative working environment, respect for time on duty is respect for others. As a newcomer, you should be on time and not slow down the efficiency of the organization.
2. Abide by rules and regulations. Each unit has written regulations and unwritten rules. When arriving at the new unit, new employees should carefully read the staff rules and master those unwritten rules through observation and inquiry.
3. Accept criticism and suggestions. Constructive criticism and opinions are very important for new people to learn lessons and grow rapidly. Don't be defensive and resentful about this. Listen to the suggestions of leaders and colleagues patiently and try to correct any mistakes.
4. Be proactive. For some tasks that must be done, we should take the initiative to do them before the leaders speak; For other things, you can take the initiative to ask colleagues if they need help after completing your work. More proactive people can make a good impression.
   
   

   

5. Ask for advice with an open mind. As a new comer, there are always many things that you don't know. When you are in doubt, you must dare to ask questions. If you think it will slow down the efficiency or even make mistakes. However, before asking questions, you must do your homework well. Don't ask naive questions, so that colleagues and leaders think you know nothing.
6. Put down the phone. Try not to play mobile phones and use social networks while working and meeting. This will make people feel that you are not attentive and serious about your work. Mobile phones should be muted at work, preferably put in a drawer or bag.
7. Reduce dependence. Many newcomers will have the idea of "I'm new here, I don't know anything, I don't know anything, and I need to be carried by others", but most units don't have the all-round guidance of "hands". New comers must not wait for others to teach them. They should reduce their dependence on others and take the initiative to learn and grow.
8. Observation. As the experience is still shallow and the new unit is not well understood, the newcomers should be vigilant against saying too much and losing too much. In the first week or two, the newcomers should focus on observation and listening. Even if they have their own ideas, they should first listen to the opinions of their predecessors and leaders before speaking properly, otherwise they are easy to say inappropriate or pointless words.