The First Ten Days of your New Job, hybrid seminar/webinar presented by Denis Curtin on November 8, 2021. Material written by Bob Podgorski. Founder of the St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry.

1. THE FIRST TEN DAYS…
Making the best impression
in your new job!
Written by: Bob Podgorski

2. Some things you should accept -
This new opportunity is not -
 Your old job
 Your previous company
 Former environment
 Known co-workers
 Previous boss
 Familiar processes and practices
 Not the same old…

3. Before you arrive - I
Prepare if you can –
 Review Interview Notes
 Visit the Company Web Site
 Recall Interview Names / Pronunciations

4. Before you arrive - II
Prepare if you can –
 Read up
 Media articles
 Newsletters
 Job description
 Annual reports
 Training materials
 Manuals
 Competitor information
 Policies
 Handbook

5. Before you arrive - III
Prepare if you can –
 Know when to report
 Know where to report
 Know what to bring

6. ARRIVAL
 Timeliness
 Appearance counts
 Conservative up-front
 Scent Sense
 Be prepared (Pen, Portfolio)
 Avoid immediate redecorating

7. HR Orientation
 Personal Data in Hand
 Social Security Numbers
 Your Social Security Card
 Family Birth dates / Addresses
 Deductions / Contributions
 Beneficiaries
 Banking Information
 Important Benefits Questions

8. Introduction to Others
New…
 Names
 Titles
 Work Content
 Connections / Interfaces
 Introductions
Don’t try to
memorize them all…

9. Introduction to Others - Suggestions
 Use a firm handshake / Smile
 Acknowledge the other person
 Think of it as – They’re meeting you
 Your Trainer – “I’m anxious to Learn”
 Write it all down
 Don’t fret 75% recollection
 Talk to everyone

10. Introduction to the Job
 Training as a process
 Listen well, take notes, ask
questions
 Don’t mention previous routines
 Understand the purpose of what’s
being taught
 Who’s the customer
 Input source, outcome destination
 Configuration of the work
 Bring your confidence

11. Introduction to the Job - II
A Few Pointers
 Nuances can be glanced over – ask
for clarification
 Remain Flexible to new approaches
 Resist opinions, assessments,
criticisms
 Look for some quick wins
 Deliver at 120%
 Information – Where / Who / How

12. Introduction to the Job - III
 Code of Conduct
 Acceptance - fit?
 Where are the others?
 Your Conduct
 Friendly
 Ethical / Moral
 Dependable
 Add value
 Safe topics of conversation
 Share Credit
 Add to boss’s image

13. Introduction to the Job –
Understanding them…
 Today and the Future –
 Structure
 Key customers
 High margin products/services
 What they’re known for
 Competition
 Strategic initiatives

14. Relationship Building - I
Embrace Diversity
The Differences in…
 Dialect
 Appearance
 Lifestyles
 Thinking
 Processing Information
 Reaching Agreement

15. Relationship Building - II
The Human Interaction
 Trust
 Credibility
 Openness
 Non-threatening posture / words
 Respectfulness
 Good personal habits / manners

16. Relationship Building - III
 Value differences
 Care about others
 Be supportive
 Share information
 Be complimentary
 Say – “Thank You” – Show your
appreciation
 Be Gracious / Courteous
 Remember the Golden Rule

17. Relationship Building - IV
 Adapt
 Accept new ways of doing things
 Keep personal problems private
 Suppress biases, prejudice
 Accept constructive criticism
 Eliminate emotional responses
 Limit complaints

18. What the Supervisor Wants to See
First and foremost:
 Intelligence / Common Sense
 High Interest
 Energy
 Enthusiasm
 Positive Approach
 Making Connections
 Recognition of the Work
 Acceptance of the Policies
 Overall reliability

19. What the Supervisor Wants - II
 Initiative
 Positive attitude
 Application of Perceived Skills
 Team Work – Connecting
 Tenacity
 Progress
 Accomplishment
 Overall Fit
 Communication

20. Acculturation -
 Learning the culture takes time
 Observe start - quit times
 How do people communicate?
 Email
 Face to face
 Voice Mail
 Reports
 How / Where is work performed?
 How do people connect?

21. Acculturation - II
Observe The
 Dress Code
 Boundaries
 Work Habits
 Schedules
 Measurements
 Lunch Protocol

22. Two Key Points
 Note who the Boss relies upon –
clone that person in you
 Find a mentor within two months

23. What To Look For From -
Your Supervisor
 Work Place Values
 Direction
 Feedback
 Support
 Resources
 Fairness

24. What To Look For From -
Your Team Members
 Acceptance
 Communication
 Camaraderie

25. Be careful of -
THE PERSON WHO COMES ON
TOO SOON
AND TOO PERSONALLY

26. Bridging The Models
Work
 Transactional Model
 Performance
People
 Relationship Model
 Acceptance

27. The Land Mines

28. Precautions -
 Stay out of politics
 Identify the informal leader
 Identify the troublemaker
 Correct your mistakes
 Don’t discuss salary / Others
 Watch out for Initiation Rights
 Don’t pass along rumors
 Manage Up Carefully
 Accept decisions – act on decisions

29. One Last Precaution -
 Be slow to socialize after work.

30. Summary
 Be authentic – but not all at once
 Take it slow
 Conservative before radical
 Learn, observe and absorb
 Understand the expectations
 Determine the limits
 Represent Company as Cheerleader

31. Summary - II
 Know expected outcomes and…
 Timelines
 Goals / Objectives
 What it looks like when done
 Resources / Limits
 Land Mines
 What constitutes success
 Boss
 Customers
…Ask intelligent questions

32. More to know…
 Why does the Co./Dept. exist
 What do they cherish
 How is performance measured
 What are the critical measures
 Resources and Alignment
 How to add Value
 How to help others be successful

33. In the final days of ten…
Determine…
 Who is reaching out?
 Who is sidelining
 Who is demeaning
 Who hangs with whom
And…
 Avoid the rumormongers
 Avoid the naysayers

34. If it’s not working…
 Don’t make it obvious
 Begin to review alternatives
 Reignite the job campaign
 Reconnect with recruiters
 Keep your network active
 Expand your network
 Research

35. On Your 9th day…
What grade would you give, 1-10?
 Understanding the work
 Fitting in with the people
 Making connections
 Overall Output
 Functional Insights
 People Insights
 Boss Insights
 Department Insights
 Living the values
 Embracing the mission
 A score of 7/10 is average

36. Good Luck !!!
Your Questions ?
The First Ten Days…

37. Denis Curtin
WEBMASTER
www.JobSearchChicago.com
Denmarc@comcast.net