Welcome to the HRIR Career Newsletter Brought to you by the GBCC

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Welcome to the HRIR Career Newsletter!Brought to
you by the GBCC

• Starting your new job/internship!

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Success at your new job/internshiphttp//www.smar
tpros.com/x12196.xmlBy Bernie Milano

• Once the celebration over landing a new
  job/internship ends, the tough part begins. Your
  journey to success depends on how hard and how
  efficiently you are willing to work. It is
  important to be conscientious and diligent in
  your work. Know your company's goals, your
  department goals and your personal goals.

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Put in your hours!

• Find out from your boss exactly what is expected
  of you and always do your best to fulfill or
  exceed these expectations.
• Try to obtain direct feedback on how you can
  improve. Be willing to arrive to work early and
  stay late, if that is what it takes to complete
  your project.
• Putting in extra time shows that you take your
  job seriously.

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Take initiative!

• Taking initiative is another great way to succeed
  on the job and get noticed. If you are done with
  your own projects, ask others if they need help
  with theirs. Volunteer to take on more difficult
  tasks. Show your boss that you are capable of
  performing duties other than those you are
  assigned. Self-motivation is essential to
  success.

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Network!

• An intelligent way to meet other valuable
  employees and find out "who's who" in the company
  is to network. Knowing who does what for who
  increases your list of resources to go to when
  you need help.
• If you meet and get to know at least one person
  in your department each day for one month, you
  will be able to obtain enough information on how
  the company is run and who the key players are.

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Relax!

• Handling stressful situations with dignity and
  poise is key to succeeding in a new environment.
  Although you may be overwhelmed with phone calls,
  faxes and deadlines, remember to calm down and
  relax before dealing with stressful situations.
  When you think before you react, you increase
  your chances of making the right decision and
  ultimately succeeding on the job.

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Getting through your first dayhttp//careerplan
ning.about.com/library/weekly/aa051600a.htm

• Your first day is here. Put on the one suit that
  you know makes you shine. If you feel confident,
  you'll look confident to others. Whether you're
  driving to work or using mass transit, be sure to
  leave plenty of time to get there early. Treat it
  like a job interview, and remember first
  impressions do count.

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Respect their way of doing things!

• While it's okay to hold onto some of the things
  you learned in your previous jobs and use that
  knowledge in your new job, remember that every
  workplace has its own way of doing things.

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Respect their way of doing things!

• Although you want to contribute and make a good
  impression, your first few weeks on a job is not
  the time to suggest changing the entire
  compensation system. Get a feel for the company,
  which people are interested in change, and who
  will likely resist change.

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Your Next Few Weeks, Months...

• The length of time it takes you to adjust to a
  new job varies from person to person, and job to
  job. While you may fit in immediately at some
  jobs, it may take a little longer in others. And
  some people seem to fit in immediately wherever
  they go. All you can do is try your best, and do
  your job the best way you know how. The following
  tips may help...

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Your Next Few Weeks, Months...

• Ask questions. You're new and it's better to do
  something right the first time around than have
  to do it over.
• Use your lunch hours to get together with your
  current co-workers, although it may be tempting
  to meet up with your former ones.
• Smile a lot and be friendly. Get to know your
  co-workers and what their interests are.
• Don't complain about your boss, your office mate,
  any co-workers, or your previous job.

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Your Next Few Weeks, Months...

• Pay attention to the grapevine, but don't
  contribute to it. You don't want to gain a
  reputation as a gossip monger.
• Continue to arrive early and don't rush out the
  door at the end of the day.
• Volunteer for projects that will help you get
  noticed, but don't neglect any assigned work.
• Keep a positive attitude and an open mind. Your
  life has changed and it will take getting used
  to.

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Resources

• Want more information about how to be successful
  at your new job or internship? Check out the
  following materials...

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Resources

• Breaking the Ice on a New JobThe hardest part of
  starting a new job is meeting new people, who
  already have established relationship with one
  another. This article from Ka-ching.com tells you
  how to approach people and in order to begin
  developing relationships of your own.
• The First 90 Days in a New JobHere's good advice
  from the University of Baltimore Career Center
  Since the first 90 days at a new job is usually
  the probationary period, it's imperative that you
  do your best to ensure continued employment. This
  article gives some valuable tips.
• Handling the Stress of a New JobAnyone who has
  ever worked knows the stress of starting a job.
  Your co-workers all know each other and you know
  no one. Everyone knows where everything is and
  you can't even find the bathroom. Here are some
  strategies to help you reduce your anxiety.

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Resources

• Making the Most of a New JobIn this ABCNews.com
  article, Working Wounded columnist Bob Rosner
  helps you make a smooth transition into your new
  job. Mr. Rosner gives you easy to follow and
  practical advice that will help you succeed
  during your first sixty days and beyond.
• New Job ProverbsCollege Grad Job Hunter gives
  important tips to help you succeed on a new job.
  These tips cover much more than your first days
  or even weeks of work. Learn how to make
  financial decisions, deal with office politics,
  and develop interpersonal skills.

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GBCC Resources

• The GBCC will still be a valuable resource to all
  students, even after graduation. If you are
  looking for a employment post-graduation, the
  GBCC is interested in helping you find your dream
  job!
• We are here all summer and are happy to help you
  with career search and career advancement
  questions.

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Good Luck!

• Congratulations to all graduating HRIR students
  and to those who have made it through their first
  year.
• We wish you luck and look forward to hearing
  about your successes throughout your career!

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