transition to the workplace making the most of the critical first year on the job
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Transition to the Workplace Making the Most of the Critical First Year on the Job. Lycoming College Career Services 570-321-4034 http://www.lycoming.edu/careerservices [email protected] . The First Year. Your performance in the first year is critical to future career success - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Transition to the Workplace Making the Most of the
Critical First Year on the Job
Lycoming CollegeCareer Services570-321-4034
http://www.lycoming.edu/careerservices [email protected]
The First YearYour performance in the first year is critical to future
career success
The rules of the game are different
A great deal of personal change is occurring during this time
Change is difficult and causes stress
The Rules of the Game
Manage Your ExpectationsKeep your expectations realistic
Realistic Expectations Reduce FrustrationsThe Picture painted by recruiters in often not
realityThe job is often not as glamorous as you
expect
The Rules of the Game
Manage Your ExpectationsThe way things happen often defies logic
Due to politics, chain of command, organizational structure, personalities, etc
Team and people skills are more precious than what you know
Success paradigm changes from individualism to teamwork approach
The Rules of the Game
Manage Your ExpectationsDemands on your time change
College 16 hours/week obligated, rest on ownWork 50 hours/week obligated, rest on own
Your social life will changeLess time for you more time to meet obligations
WorkFinancialPersonal Maintenance, House Work, Shopping, BankingCommunity InvolvementPersonal/Social
The Rules of the Game
Proceed with Caution
You may want to make a big splash in the organization in the first year but you will often end up doing a Belly Smacker
The Rules of the Game
Proceed with Caution
Showing off what you know is not as good as demonstrating maturityDemonstrating maturity means understanding
there is more that you don’t know than you do know
The Rules of the Game
Proceed with Caution
Listen more than you speakWhen you listen and look you learn;
“The Company Way”How decisions are madeWho makes decisionsThe rules of engagement
The Rules of the Game
Learn the Culture
The organizations culture dictates the “Unwritten Rules” that govern the company
The Rules of the Game
Learn the Culture
You must “fit” and embrace the culture of the organizationLearn the politicsPay attention to the “Way Things are
Done”
The Rules of the Game
Learn the Culture
You must “fit” and embrace the culture of the organizationNotice where colleagues spend time and
energyProject Development, Analysis, Reporting,
Communications, Meetings, etc
The Rules of the Game
Manage Your Impressions
First Impressions MatterBosses, Colleagues, and Subordinates are
all checking you out Accessing your ability to succeedDetermining how much trust, responsibility,
and cooperation to give you
The Rules of the Game
Manage Your Impressions
Everything you do is magnified
Building your track record is criticalYou have no record of achievement to fall back
on when mistakes are made
The Rules of the Game
Manage Your Impressions
Demonstrate your willingness to earn your spot on the teamTake the time to learn the organizational
environmentPay your dues
The Rules of the Game
Look and Act like a professional
Often the Rules for Professional Appearance are Unwritten but they are always accessed and enforced
The Rules of the Game
Look and Act like a professional
Exceed the expectations until you learn the rules of the profession
Mimic the Dress and Actions of the “Up and Coming” in your peer group
The Rules of the Game
Look and Act like a professional
Often the Rules for Professional Appearance are Unwritten but they are always accessed and enforced
The Rules of the Game
Look and Act like a professional
Dress in Clothes that say you mean business
Keep in step with Dress Code. Don’t dress above or below your position
The Rules of the Game
Learn How to be In Transition
Transition phase is difficultExpect things to go badly as you adaptWork through your difficulties through
communicationRealize that the transition takes time and
experience, You can’t rush either
The Rules of the Game
Your boss is your key to success
Learn what boss expects of you, needs from you, and wants from you
Be a problem solver
Present boss with solutions not problems
The Rules of the Game
Your boss is your key to successNever go around your boss
Keep your boss informed about all your work
Do not let your boss be surprised or caught off- guard
Make your boss look good
Transitions in Your Personal Life
Personal transitions are often more stressful than workforce transitions
Reducing the stress in your personal life will make the first critical years of work easier to adjust to
Transitions in Your Personal Life
Be in Control of Your FinancesMake a budget and stick with itBegin retirement savings immediately!Be careful of overspending and taking on
credit Build your possessions slowlyDon’t work yourself into a financial holeBe an informed consumer
Transitions in Your Personal Life
Reduce Workplace Transition Stress Through FamiliarityFind a roommateLive near family and friendsLive with parentsDevelop a routine for work and play
Transitions in Your Personal Life
Get Involved in Your CommunityJoin clubs or organizations that you enjoyVolunteer your time to help othersBe an active member of a church familyGet involved in worthwhile causes
Transitions in Your Personal Life
Find Someone to Discuss Your ConcernsLoved OnesFamilyMentorChurch Leader/MemberSupport Group
Transitions in Your Personal Life
Do Not Jump into Personal RelationshipsRelationships often get used as a crutch during
periods of uncertaintyMust determine your direction before you can
effectively commit to others
Transition to the Workplace
The transition period takes time. See it through and
make it a learning experience.