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Landing a new job is a fantastic feeling. It can be tempting to ride this emotional high right into your first week on the job.

Simply trusting that things will go well, however, can set you up for an unpleasant surprise. Instead, think about the potential obstacles in your way on the road to new-job success and plan how you’ll overcome them.

Letting shyness take over.

Whether you’re naturally outgoing or you prefer to make deeper, more individual connections with other people, it’s time to reach out in the way you do best.

Your connections with your co-workers will be the most valuable resources in your first days on the job. They can help you learn the ropes, understand why things are done the way they are, and move ahead. Since they’ll naturally be curious about you and want to know more, use this opportunity to communicate actively, openly, and often.

Tuning out during onboarding and orientation.

A lot of the information you’ll receive during your first days on the job may seem boring, irrelevant, or repetitive. It’s not. Your employer wants you to be able to do the job at full speed as quickly as possible, so your orientation will present the most essential information quickly. The better you pay attention, the more quickly you will learn the ground rules for succeeding in your job – and the more quickly you will be able to apply them.

Overanalyzing.

When you’re new to a job, it’s easy to be concerned about how well you’re doing and how you’re coming across. If you let yourself become overly critical or anxious about your work, however, you actually set yourself up to do worse, not better.

Be prepared to make a few mistakes – you’re learning! When a mistake occurs, don’t beat yourself up about it. Just make a mental note of the correct way to do it, and be sure to do it that way next time.

Forgetting to stay connected.

Now that you’ve landed the job, all your energy is focused on looking forward. But now is a great time to get in touch with your personal and professional networks. An email describing your happy new circumstances, along with personal phone calls or thank-you notes to the individuals who helped you most, can help you strengthen your networking connections. Don’t forget to update your recruiter on your progress, either – they’d love to know how well you’re doing!

At SMR Group Ltd, our experienced recruiters can help you find a great job in the medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries and give you the advice you need to succeed. Contact us today to learn more.


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