This document provides guidance on workplace etiquette for new employees. It discusses preparing for the first day by researching dress code and travel plans. In the first few months, employees should take detailed notes in meetings, ask questions, and check in frequently with their team and boss. It emphasizes being social, keeping good time, and mirroring the habits of those admired professionally. The document advises fitting in while contributing unique skills, showing enthusiasm, accepting feedback, and dealing truthfully with mistakes. It concludes with tips for communicating clearly with one's boss by understanding tasks, asking questions if unclear, and being prepared when speaking.

1. Workplace
Etiquette

2. Today’s Workshop
1) Day one prep
2) The first few months
3) Part of the tribe

3. First Impressions…
• Recruiters can spend as little as just
six seconds scanning a CV
• Even a great CV will be ignored if it
has grammar or spelling errors
• Communication:
55% visual
38% tone of voice
7% the words you speak
• Tailor your CV and covering letter
to the job
• Proofread
• Give thought to all three

4. TASK ONE: DAY ONE PREP

5. Task One Summary
Do your research:
1. Working hours
2. Travel plan
3. Be early
4. Find out the dress code
5. If in doubt, always go smart
6. Grooming matters
7. Food

6. PART TWO: THE FIRST FEW MONTHS
“ The palest ink is more reliable
than the most powerful memory”
Ancient Chinese Proverb

7. Getting it right
1. In meetings, make (lots of) notes!
2. Listen and learn
3. Ask (lots of) questions
4. Constantly keep checking back with your team/boss…
• When you are asked to do something
• Whilst you're doing it
• When it’s finished
5. Be social: tea and coffee matters
6. …so does time keeping

8. PART THREE: PART OF THE TRIBE
“I can do things you cannot,
you can do things I cannot,
together we can do great things.”
Mother Theresa

9. Fitting In/Standing Out
1. Keep a sense of ‘You’ – teams need different skills and people
2. Show enthusiasm and willingness
3. Ask for feedback (and listen to it)
4. If things go wrong, be truthful, deal with it straight away
5. Mirror the habits of people you admire professionally
6. Listen and make eye contact
7. Have good manners

10. The Boss
When your new boss talks to you:
• Be sure you know what’s been asked of you: check back
• If you don’t understand, ask
“Can you explain it to me another way please”
When you are doing the talking …
• Think: what’s your specific message or question
• Self-edit, know what you're going to say: speak with clarity

11. THANK YOU