Starting a new job can be exciting but also scary and stressful. starting a new job. You may learn new skills and get new friends but in order to succeed, you need to know some of the dos and don’ts to keep you going. Emmanuel Sibomana, a media personality says that while starting a new job, it is necessary to get your facts right about the company. It will guide you on what to do even before you report to work. He carries on that you can ask the human resource representative or your supervisor any questions. Find out about your work schedule, the hours you are expected to work per week, and any information you need to know. He also encourages creating a to-do list, so as to accomplish tasks that are necessary to do before starting work. But also take a vacation to relax and start work while fresh, with a clear mind. Sibomana explains that time keeping is non-negotiable since you must arrive at work on time, at least 15 or 20 minutes early and ask the chief executive what’s for work, especially if it’s your first day at work. “This will help you not to feel stressed out before you even begin and please remember to put your mobile phone in silence. You don’t want to attract the attention of other workers the moment your phone rings.” Sibomana urges the need to listen and understand. Of course, everyone’s job is different, but taking the time to learn as much as you can from everyone you meet at work is amazing. He discourages pretending to know everything because everyone, regardless of the experience they have, needs support in a new environment. Perhaps, different organisations work differently, what works for your former worker, may not work for the new company. Mutesi Gasana, a businesswoman and the owner of Arise bookshop states that you have to check the company’s social media policy. Check if your new company allows or prohibits workers from posting on social media during working hours. And also, make sure your social media platforms have information worth viewing because your bosses and co-workers may want to send you friend requests. She says that feedback is important when you’re starting a job. “Make it a point to ask your supervisor how you’re doing, ask if he or she can give you any advice, and ask for suggestions on what you can improve. It may overwhelm you, but take one step at a time; you won’t learn everything at a go. Allow yourself enough time to grasp how everything works. It may take more time as expected but don’t stress. She also notes that you ought to be careful with your humour. Although you may want to be funny, some people may take your jokes for offense. Shun joking with everyone until you really get to know them well. “Don’t try to be tempted to participate in any gossip. Keep your ears open but your mouth closed. Talking about other people especially falsely can cost you your new job,” Sibomana says. He also states that don’t complain about your former boss and co-workers, even if they were extremely annoying. It will allow your current colleagues to create a story about what they think happened and they may wonder if you will speak poorly of them when you are at your next job. Gasana says to be willing to learn things in a unique way. Although you are familiar with how things are done in your position, give it a try to know how differently they can even be done better. This doesn’t only keep you from boredom but makes you better and unique at what you do.
