7 Tips For Starting a New Job Successfully: Page 2 of 4

1. Identify Priorities And Challenges

   Most of the world's unhappiness stems from the unmet expectations. Develop a plan that demonstrates how you will address your most critical challenges and the time frames that you expect completion. Communicate this with your boss.

2. Keep An 'Up' Attitude
   Do not share any concerns or misgivings about the job. Even if your boss appears to be going back on a promise, be careful. So when the boss (or anyone) asks you in the first three months, "how is it going?" the only good answer is "things are going wonderfully." You are still learning.
3. Give Precise Meaning To Your Job
   When asking for information, listen carefully to the input offered by fellow employees regarding ways to add more value to your new employer. Ask the question 'how was this job done before?' This will give you insight into how you might achieve some early successes.
4. Keep Managing Your Career
   It's understood that no one is going to watch out for your career but you. Setting vision and long-term goals is critical in the career management process. This certainly comes into play when projects come up. If a project fits into your long term career plans, then do it. If not, then gracefully decline (you are "too busy"). The more proactive you in taking on assignments that help you achieve your career goals, the quicker you will attain them.

Final thought: Have fun!

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