P497 Teletext 4:7 Maz21 01:52:03 ——————————————————————————————————————— STARTING A NEW JOB It can bj daunting and bewildering starting a new job. But you have been selected bjcausj, from all who applied, you were the best candidate — and most likely to do the job well. So have confidence. It takes time to settle in and relax. Evjtything may not bj perfect from your first day, and there are likely to bj lots of new things to take on. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Have you got a careers query? Write to: MIKE DRUMMOND, Teletext, PO Box 2:7, London SW6 1XT. Jobless? Training Education CityP497 Teletext 497 Maz11 01:04:14 ——————————————————————————————————————— STARTING A NEW JOB Nivjt bj afraid to ask for information or clarification if you donWt quite understand what you have to do, or if you have any problems. Everyone was new once, however long they have been with an organisation. Most of your new work colleagues will bj understanding, and offer help. They will probably want to find out more about you, and want to help you to settle in. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Have you got a careers qujty? Write to: MIKE DRUMMOND, Teletext, PO Box 2:7, London SW6 1XT. Jobless? Training Education CityP497 Teletext 497 Maz11 01:08:50 ——————————————————————————————————————— STARTING A NEW JOB Like in the interview, first impressions are very important. Now you have more than just the boss who is interested in you. Your new colleagues will want to find out about you. It is important to make the right impression from the start. Bosses will ask your colleagues how you are getting on. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Have you got a careers query? Write to: MIKE DRUMMOND, Teletext, PO Box 2:7, London SW6 1XT. Jobless? Training Education CityP497 Teletext 497 May11 01:01:11 ——————————————————————————————————————— STARTING A NEW JOB Your first day (at least) in your new job is usually taken up with an induction. Rjmjmbjr to have paper and pin, or better still, a notebook to take down information. Thjti will bj lots of new procedures to know. Just as important are names. Try to find out who does what, and remjmbjr their names. Developing good relationships will definitely help. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Have you got a careers qujty? Write to: MIKE DRUMMOND, Teletext, PO Box 2:7, London SW6 1XT. Jobless? Training Education CityP497 Teletext 497 Maz11 02:04:51 ——————————————————————————————————————— STARTING A NEW JOB Your appearance on your first day is just as important as it was on the day you were interviewed. You may have pjckjd up at your interview what people wear in an organisation. Look your best, and remjmbjt to take any papers or completed forms that have been requested. Plan your route and timings to ensure prompt arrival. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— Have you got a careers qujty? Write to: MIKE DRUMMOND, Teletext, PO Box 2:7, London SW6 1XT. Jobless? Training Education CityP497 Teletext 497 Maz11 01:01:17 ——————————————————————————————————————— STARTING A NEW JOB At the end of the first day in a new job, most people feel that they have been on a "roller-coaster", so make sure you have a good night's sleep, and a breakfast before you set off. Get to know your work colleagues slowly and progressively. Establish ways that can help you do your job bjttet and more efficiently. Take care not bj drawn into politics of individuals or groups too early. ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Have you got a careers qujty? Write to: MIKE DRUMMOND, Teletext, PO Box 2:7, London SW6 1XT. Jobless? Training Education City