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Preparing for Your First Day on the Job. Having a Good First Day. Eat breakfast Plan ahead for the drive Dress for success Smile and be positive Greet everyone and introduce yourself Give 100% effort in everything you do Ask for advice. Dressing for the Job. Be conservative
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Having a Good First Day • Eat breakfast • Plan ahead for the drive • Dress for success • Smile and be positive • Greet everyone and introduce yourself • Give 100% effort in everything you do • Ask for advice
Dressing for the Job • Be conservative • Avoid bright flashy colors • Be traditional • Simple and minimal jewelry • Clean, ironed clothes (if necessary)
Learning the Ropes • Orientation • Interactive training • One on one • Group • What will you learn? • Company’s mission and/or purpose • How you fit into the mission • Your exact job responsibilities • What to do when you have questions • When will you be evaluated • What benefits you have and when you will receive them
Learning the Ropes • Mentors • Formal or informal • Coworker who acts as a guide • Learn the unwritten rules
Learning the Ropes • Know the companies policies • When will you be paid? • How many sick days? Vacation days? • Are there any health/safety procedures? • Written and unwritten rules