A Fresh Graduates’ Guide in the Workplace

After a very lengthy process, you have finally got the job! You went a long way., You studied for years. You looked for a job. You have used examples of resume to help yourself in writing your own. You’ve asked your old schoolmates and professors for help and referrals. You brought up all the courage and confidence you need to ace the job interview. Now that you’re finally here, you have to face this new stage and are still not familiar with the workplace. You are the newbie, the lowest in the food chain. This is going to be a tough battle, so here are some tips on how to survive in your workplace. 

Before you get to the company building

It is very important to be and stay organized. Days before you go to the company to being your first day, buy everything you need. From the coffee, you prefer pens, sticky notes, and drawer organizers to planners. A lot of companies provide the basics, but it is better to be prepared. You’ll never know if you do not like the coffee there or if the papers they have are not the ones you need. Think about whatever you might need and prepare them.

The start of the beginning 

You have just entered the building. Do not forget to greet the people around you, especially the staff. Always be polite, especially to your seniors and bosses. You have made your way to your cubicle. Familiarize the names and faces of the people near you. They will be the closest to you, so they are your probable friends. Introduce yourself to them before sitting down. Always remember that no matter how hard-working you are, your environment will play a huge role in your performance. So do your best to get along with everyone. 

Start organizing your desk. Being organized will help you work better and faster. Epping your thighs to yourself is also very important. Your coworkers would not want to have other people’s things in their way. So use the drawer organizers and other things you need to set up your work area. 

The actual beginning

You have settled, and paperwork and tasks are coming in. Immediately start sorting them out. Sort them according to urgency, deadline, and difficulty. By this time, you should know if you work better if you begin with the harder or easier tasks. Once you have sorted them, start working on them. Always remember to never procrastinate. No matter how quick it is or how harmless it may seem, just don’t do it. Procrastinating can become a habit and can worsen in a short period of time, so just don’t do it, to begin with. This is not high school, where you can just ask your friends to copy their homework or just not submit your tasks, and the teacher will simply not give you a grade. You must be a responsible employee and a coworker who is easy to work with.

Things to keep in mind

There are small actions that can affect others greatly. You are in a professional workplace, so be extra careful. Do not just treat them as your classmate. They are your coworkers, be polite, respectful, and sensitive. Remember that a lot of the tasks in your company are related. One piece of paperwork you fail to pass can cause a domino effect. Research and learn some workplace etiquette. Be professional. Do not bring up your personal life in your work area, and most importantly, separate your personal life from work. Lastly, do not gossip. Gossiping will make your relationship with your coworkers toxic. Remember that you will be working with them for a long time, and you would not want to have any bad blood with them.