How to keep your job
There is no magic way to keep your job. However, the following tips might be helpful:
- Try to meet your immediate superior in the first few days after you're hired to be sure you clearly understand what is expected of you, your role and your responsibilities. You will discover what matters most and more easily act
accordingly.
- If there are manuals that describe your duties or documents such as briefings about the projects you'll be working on, read them. If there's someone else already working there at the same position as you, you can ask to take a few minutes to discuss
your tasks. You can even ask this person to be a sort of mentor to help you learn the company's work methods.
- If the company provides you with training, take notes or listen carefully and try to put what you learn into practice.
- You are allowed to make mistakes. If you make one, apologize and try not to do it again.
- Ask questions soon when you start your new job instead of taking liberties that may have consequences that are unknown to you.
- If you are on a team, introduce yourself to your coworkers and ask them to explain their duties. They may be able to help you if you need it.
Then, if you have time, take your breaks at the same time as your new coworkers and try to maintain good relationships with them. However, take care that your breaks don't get too long. Attend meetings and social activities so you get to know your new coworkers. But watch your alcohol consumption and take care not to make personal revelations too quickly!
- After a few weeks, ask your boss if he or she is satisfied with your performance. This would be a good time to improve in areas where you are lacking. You will show that you are eager to improve, are proactive and conscientious.
- Show a good disposition, motivation and dynamism. Give it your all and stay positive: there are no problems, only challenges and solutions!
- Keep perfecting yourself and maintain your contact network.
Now, it's all up to you!
