HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF TO EMPLOYERS
SEVEN WAYS TO MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION ON YOUR FIRST DAY OF WORK Kick-start your budding career by creating a positive impression on your first day at work.
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ou’ve sent out multiple job applications, braved through several job interviews, successfully secured a couple of job offers and finally, made the decision on which job offer to accept. Since that’s all over, it’s time for you to prep for another big day — your first day on the job! Going to work for the first day of your first job can be nervewracking. You want to create a good impression at the office among your co-workers and, most importantly, you want your boss to like you. Here are seven things you can do that will make your colleagues remember you on your first day — and all for the right reasons!
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Be punctual Get the first thing right by getting to your workplace on time. Showing up late on your first day is one of the worst things you can do. After all, latecomers are often perceived as unreliable. Make sure you are well-rested the night before your big day and of course, set your alarm early so you will have ample time to get to your workplace.
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Prepare an elevator pitch An elevator pitch is not reserved for job interviews or networking events only. It will also come in handy when you have to introduce yourself on your first day of work. Prepare a concise, 30-second introduction of who you are, when and where you graduated as well as what you majored in. Your new co-workers who are unaware about your employment will most likely ask you about the position you are filling in for as well so you may want to include that in your introduction, too.
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