Welcome back to the grind! For those of you who - like me - are taking the plunge to switch jobs and careers (or perhaps rejoin real life after the grad school "holiday"), Forbes just released a great tutorial on what to do in your new digs:
1) Make Nice. Make friends with the office's administrative assistant.
2) Get Credentialed. If you haven't been given an I.D. badge, find out where to get one. (Also don't forget business cards!)
3) Get Connected. Find out who is on the computer "help desk."
4) Stock Up. Find the supply closet.
5) Practice The Name Game. After week one, you can't blame not knowing people's names on your newness.
6) Break Bread. Who are you going to have lunch with?
7) Bank On Your Success. You've made it through the week.
Ask questions, observe, listen and enjoy the experience. All the best!
PS - If you make New Years resolutions, check out How to Make Your Resolutions Stick for some fun and somewhat pragmatic tips.
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