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4B • WASHINGTON COUNTY POST • SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020 GMTODAY.COM FIND YOUR PASSION CAREERS Place your ad 24/7 @ www.gmtoday.com/classifieds .COM Southeast Wisconsin For assistance call 262.306.5000 or conleyclass@conleynet.com CAREERS Place your ad 24/7 @ www.gmtoday.com/classifieds .COM Southeast Wisconsin For assistance call 262.306.5000 or conleyclass@conleynet.com FIND YOUR PASSION CAREERS Place your ad 24/7 @ www.gmtoday.com/classifieds .COM Southeast Wisconsin For assistance call 262.306.5000 or conleyclass@conleynet.com You will learn a lot about your new position during the interview process and even more once you get hired. However, the employee handbook can't disclose every piece of information you need to flourish and avoid stepping on your coworkers' toes. Learn the unwritten rules that are applicable within most industries to impress your leaders and strive to be the best employ- ee. While it's a quality attribute to appear confi- dent, it's essential to act in a way that doesn't reveal arro- gance. Mainly when you get started in a new position, perform your job with a level of humbleness. Try to listen to your peers' ideas and be thoughtful before you offer your input to enhance their concepts. It can also be bene- ficial to network with your coworkers in a friendly and professional manner while getting to know one another. Identify Company Leaders When you're getting started, you will be intro- duced to your direct supervi- sor and usually, others who play significant roles within a company. Take the time to research the business and find out who your manager answers to. Research their professional social media outlets to become accus- tomed to their goals and out- look and prepare a basic con- versation once you can meet one-on-one. Of course, you should expect to earn your chance to meet with a leader. Don't waste the opportunity by being unprepared for your turn to impress. Go Above and Beyond Every employer and supervisor requires that employees perform to their expectations. You can make a significant impression by going beyond the minimum performance level to main- tain the position. Look for opportunities to participate in after-hours business activ- ities or volunteering your time to help solve challeng- ing obstacles. Be Organized Beginning a new job can be overwhelming as new information is received at a staggering pace. Improve your organizational skills and keep track of company protocols by documenting essential lessons in a note- book or tablet. You should be prepared to jot down instruc- tions regarding notable clientele, answers to ques- tions you resolved and inquiries you plan to ask. Even as you flourish throughout your career, it's beneficial to look back on the notes to remember lessons you may have forgotten. Show Gratitude Whether you're taking a position as a company leader or entry-level employee, showing gratitude for the opportunity is necessary. Saying "thank you" begins during the interview process but should also be imple- mented as your career pro- gresses. In addition to show- ing appreciation one-on-one, take advantage of situations like team meetings to express praise in a group set- ting. Another way you can gain trust from teammates is by sharing your appreciation with their superior through an email. Make sure to CC your coworker, so they get a sense of how they impressed you with their performance. P rovide a detailed descrip- tion to their superior about what led you to highlight their helpfulness and hard work. An electronic docu- ment can lead to motivation for the employee to continue pursuing greatness and be used in the future when they are due for a review. Unwritten rules for a new job

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