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Adjust to Your New Job |
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Anya Martin
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Your first
week at a new job is supposed to be exciting -- the
start of the next adventure in your career -- and you've
been looking forward to doing something different.
Perhaps you've made a shift into a new kind of business,
leaping from law to finance or from a technology firm to
a medical practice.
Whatever the case, starting a new job means you may be
confronted with a range of challenges that might include
new software or a fresh operating system. You're sure
you're up to it, but suddenly you're faced with a
learning curve that seems as steep as Mount Everest.
Don't panic. Remember those first days on your last job.
You probably felt just as nervous, but after a while,
all those intimidating tasks became second nature. Here
are some tips to get you over the mountain.
Ask Questions
Bosses sometimes expect admins to be psychic, but it's
best to ask about expectations up-front. In today's work
world, with more and more admins reporting to multiple
bosses or teams, remember that different people may have
different preferences.
You also may be assigned a particular person, a
supervisor or coworker, to which questions should be
addressed. However, in many offices, no one person holds
all the answers or is always available. Therefore, it
pays to identify your best sources for questions on
different topics. If you're on an admin team where each
person's tasks are similar, you may have lots of people
to choose from. Other information sources could include
IT specialists for computer matters, mailroom clerks for
shipping instructions and human resources personnel for
protocol questions. Let everyone know you're the new kid
on the block, and ask them to take the lead and guide
you.
But Be Sure the Time Is Right
In a really busy office, you may begin to feel like your
constant questions are becoming annoying. Pay attention
to what others are up to before you interrupt with a
question. Consider their body language and tone of
voice. Does your coworker or boss appear harried or in
the middle of something? If yes, can the question wait?
Can you drop that task and work on another until a more
convenient time? Consider going to another source or
accumulating multiple questions so you only have to
bother the person once. Ask for a convenient time to set
up an appointment, or email questions so they can be
answered easily during scheduled breaks.
Take Notes
This may seem like a no-brainer, but the trick to
ramping up at a new job is accessing information when
you need it. Make sure your how-to instructions and
various lists are well-organized. If your job requires
some moving around, it's no good to have a helpful
Post-it back on your bulletin board. Use a portable
notebook or accordion folder with labeled dividers that
you can even take home for review.
Ask for Examples
If you're not sure how to fill out a form or craft a
document, ask for an example you can keep on file. File
these samples in your notebook or folder as well.
Sign Up for Classes
Many companies offer complimentary courses to help
employees get up to speed on a variety of tasks, from
software to customer service to specialty skills such as
medical coding. Ask your supervisor for a list of
available classes, an increasing number of which may be
online or on CD-ROM for independent study. Many large
firms post class descriptions and schedules on their
intranets. Also, check software for tutorials, explore
"help" sections and sift through manuals.
Finally, don't forget to take a deep breath! Your new
workplace has factored in time for you to adjust to the
learning curve. When filling a key spot in a fast-paced
environment, you may feel pressured to catch up quickly.
But if you do new tasks too fast, you're liable to make
mistakes. If you're concerned about taking too long,
talk to your supervisor and communicate your
appreciation of the importance of getting company tasks
done correctly. |
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This
article originally appeared on Monster.com. |
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