Saturday, May 28, 2011

ORIENTATION: DO IT YOURSELF

Workplaces are still about people and how they relate to each other. But workplace relationships take time to develop and in this day of rapid change, time is as a premium. Therefore, connecting yourself to others as soon as you've joined the workforce is critical.

If you want to fit in fast and find job satisfaction quickly, you'll need to make a good impression. From the first day on the job establish your direction and demonstrate that your actions are appropriate for your position.

It is important to have a sense of belonging with the first three weeks. To be meaningful your orientation should contain three key elements:

1. The reason you were selected.
2. What coworkers can expect from you.
3. How your skills will add value to what's already in place.

Let your peers know that they do not have to hide the truth from you when a mistake is made or you fail to meet their expectations.

Your goal, then, is to emerge from the orientation process with a keen sense of purpose and a clear perspective of how you can make a positive contribution.

Note: The only thing that is measured or remembered is success.

V.O.R.

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