{"id":8066,"date":"2021-10-20T03:20:22","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T03:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=8066"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:45:15","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:45:15","slug":"so-youre-hired-whats-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/so-youre-hired-whats-next","title":{"rendered":"So, You&#8217;re Hired. What&#8217;s Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After what felt like a restless feat that kept you on your toes for the past few weeks, you\u2019re finally hired. You waited, you prepared, you practiced, you exceeded expectations, and, well, you\u2019re hired. They saw you, they heard you, and now, they want you.\u00a0<em>You!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So, upon waking up from the well-deserved celebration, both mentally and physically, you might get this sense of urgency to wonder and ask the question you haven\u2019t really had the proper time to think about:\u00a0<em>What\u2019s next?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, we have some answers to boost you forward.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/so-youre-hired-whats-next\/#Your_Job_Offer\" title=\"Your Job Offer\">Your Job Offer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/so-youre-hired-whats-next\/#Your_Expectations\" title=\"Your Expectations\">Your Expectations<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/so-youre-hired-whats-next\/#Your_Work_Etiquette\" title=\"Your Work Etiquette\">Your Work Etiquette<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/so-youre-hired-whats-next\/#Your_Place\" title=\"Your Place\">Your Place<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/so-youre-hired-whats-next\/#Your_Meaning\" title=\"Your Meaning\">Your Meaning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"your-job-offer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Job_Offer\"><\/span>Your Job Offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As soon as you receive your JO, take time to read it. We\u2019re always told to never sign anything without having first read it, but, really,\u00a0<em>never sign anything without having first read it.\u00a0<\/em>This is going to be your life, and whether or not you think your employer can be trusted, knowing all of your duties, responsibilities, schedules, start date, salary, as well as your company\u2019s policies, terms of growth, confidentiality agreements, and other necessary terms will protect the both of you in the long run. It saves you the hassle of being misinformed, and, not to scare you, but, potential mistakes that could get you repercussions, or even lawsuits. If something\u2019s not clear to you, or seemingly different from what they\u2019ve told you in the interview, it\u2019s more than okay to shoot an email to ask! Make sure that you truly know what you\u2019re getting yourself into\u2014and that you want it, to say the least.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"your-expectations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Expectations\"><\/span>Your Expectations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Upon getting hired, it\u2019s also time to let go of the corporate ideals that you\u2019ve been looking forward to in getting through college. It\u2019s perfectly fine to set high expectations for yourself, but you also have to come to terms with the reality of your work. Hopefully, this doesn\u2019t happen. But at some point where it doesn\u2019t exactly feel like your \u201cdream job\u201d anymore, it\u2019s better that you\u2019re equipped with enough patience to realize that it\u2019s a whole different thing in real life than in your head, especially now that the nature of most jobs is remote. By setting realistic expectations, you can be comforted with the fact that there\u2019s always room to improve, both in every task that you do and in every day that you check in.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"your-work-etiquette\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Work_Etiquette\"><\/span>Your Work Etiquette<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Landing a remote job is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/advice\/2021\/10\/how-to-find-the-why-of-a-fresh-grads-work-from-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">double edged sword<\/a>, so you still have to be careful with how you present yourself. For instance, you can be in your most comfortable clothes when you\u2019re loaded with asynchronous tasks and have an all-clear in your calendar, but you can\u2019t be too complacent in the times that you\u2019re\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/teambuilding.com\/blog\/virtual-meeting-etiquette\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">set with important meetings<\/a>. There are existing Zoom fashion lookbooks to go with it, but one thing that\u2019s for sure is this: dress appropriately, from top to bottom, when you have scheduled calls with company clients or your superiors. No one may ever know, but just to entirely avoid a situation where your good ol\u2019 pajama pants make a special appearance in the camera, follow the company dress code onsite. Afterwards, you can change back and be cozy while doing the rest of your work for the day.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"your-place\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Place\"><\/span>Your Place<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Knowing your place<em>\u00a0<\/em>as an employee doesn\u2019t only mean following the organizational structure that comes along with your job. It also means building yourself to be a better person and professional, as well as being aware of your rights and responsibilities at work. There are going to be inevitable overtimes and compromises in projects and team efforts as most situations demand flexibility, but none of it should be reason enough to violate your liberty. At the very least, you must be respected regardless of your position.<\/p>\n<p>The workplace will challenge and test you, so you will learn to be polite to others and to yourself at all times. You will learn to work with diverse and unique sets of people, and you will learn to associate with the right ones. You will learn to show up, speak for yourself, and ultimately, stand tall enough to empower them in your own little and big ways. Navigating the workplace is undoubtedly a whole new job in itself, and it can be such a bizarre experience sometimes. Take on the challenge. But the second that you feel like it is becoming uncomfortable to you, go to your managers and HR with no hesitation.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"your-meaning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Meaning\"><\/span>Your Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most importantly, you get to refine your meaning. You\u2019ve always had your ultimate, personal goals from the beginning of crafting your resume and thriving in interviews, but experiencing your job firsthand in the right company will give you more insights and opportunities to develop, and maybe even accomplish them. From the very core, this will push you to wake up everyday with a positive attitude, and also with an active, critical mind. Every job comes with hard-thought decisions\u2014and when you feel that you\u2019re going in the right direction, it becomes easier for you to choose the greater good: for yourself, for the company, and for the people around you.<\/p>\n<p>Now, take a breather, and maybe rest your feet, because your celebration for getting hired was a celebration for a journey that has just begun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After what felt like a restless feat that kept you on your toes for the past few weeks, you\u2019re finally hired. You waited, you prepared, you practiced, you exceeded expectations, and, well, you\u2019re hired. They saw you, they heard you, and now, they want you.\u00a0You! 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