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Conquering the Real World:
A Guide for Achieving Success After College

 

Job Success Starts With First Impressions

 

Succeeding on the Job: Secrets for Making a Successful Transition to Work

 

The first days, weeks, and months on the job are critical for not only making a good first impression, but for building a foundation for future opportunities within the organization.

 

Here's what you can do to make a good impression at work:

• Have a Positive Attitude
• Dress Professionally/Blend in With Co-Workers
• Show Your Team Spirit
• Learn Co-Workers' Names Quickly
• Take Notes/Go to Orientation
• Establish a Good Attendance Record
• Avoid Office Politics and Gossip
• Keep Personal Business on Company Time to a Minimum
• Listen More than Talk
• Show Appreciation

 

Learn more about these tips -- and 10 more -- in this article: Your First Days Working at a New Job: 20 Tips to Help You Make a Great Impression.

 

And for most jobs, teamwork is essential. Are you a team player? Take this Team Player Assessment.

 

 

 

Lost? Go to the Map of the Real World Tutorial: A Guide for Achieving Success After College.

 

 

Have you checked out the rest of the great free career and job-related tutorials offered on Quintessential Careers?

 

Maximize your career and job-search knowledge and skills! Take advantage of The Quintessential Careers Content Index, which enables site visitors to locate articles, tutorials, quizzes, and worksheets in 35 career, college, job-search topic areas.

 

 

 

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