{"id":2492,"date":"2015-02-20T16:04:09","date_gmt":"2015-02-20T16:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=2492"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:58:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:58:59","slug":"things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job","title":{"rendered":"9 Things To Do Once You Land The Job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations! You landed the job.<\/p>\n<p>After what may have been <a title=\"How To Stay Positive During The Job Hunt\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-stay-positive-during-the-job-hunt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">months of rigorous searching<\/a>, you\u2019ve finally found a place where you can settle in and get to work.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping the job and doing well though? That\u2019s a completely different story. In most companies, the first six months is crucial. It\u2019s a time when employers and supervisors look closely at your productivity, your work habits and your attitude, and ask themselves, \u201cDo I want this person in my company?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few things you can do to make sure their answer will be a resounding \u201cYes!\u201d<\/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\/things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job\/#1_Set_a_daily_routine\" title=\"1. Set a daily routine.\">1. Set a daily routine.<\/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\/things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job\/#2_Come_in_early_and_ask_questions\" title=\"2. Come in early and ask questions.\">2. Come in early and ask questions.<\/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\/things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job\/#3_Know_what_you_dont_know\" title=\"3. Know what you don\u2019t know.\">3. Know what you don\u2019t know.<\/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\/things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job\/#4_Know_what_youre_good_at\" title=\"4. Know what you\u2019re good at.\">4. Know what you\u2019re good at.<\/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\/things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job\/#5_Have_lunch_with_your_office_mates\" title=\"5. Have lunch with your office mates.\">5. Have lunch with your office mates.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job\/#6_Say_hi_to_the_security_guards_and_the_janitors\" title=\"6. Say hi to the security guards and the janitors.\">6. Say hi to the security guards and the janitors.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job\/#7_Take_extra_good_care_of_your_health\" title=\"7. Take extra good care of your health.\">7. Take extra good care of your health.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job\/#8_Do_a_great_job\" title=\"8. Do a great job.\">8. Do a great job.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/things-to-do-once-you-land-the-job\/#9_Rest\" title=\"9. Rest.\">9. Rest.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Set_a_daily_routine\"><\/span><strong>1. Set a daily routine.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On your first week on the job, see how long it takes you to get ready, how long the travel time is from your house to the office, and take note of other important activities you have to carve out time for (like cooking, exercising, spending time with friends and family). Once you\u2019ve done that, schedule a daily routine starting from the time you wake up until the time you go to sleep. Follow this routine as religiously as you can.<\/p>\n<p>Changing schedules everyday can take away your focus on your new job. If for example, you work in a busy city like Manila that has heavy traffic, leaving 10 minutes later can mean being 30 minutes late to the office. Instead of arriving at work with a clear head, you\u2019ve got the stress of your daily commute weighing you down.<\/p>\n<p>When you start out, you want to invest your energy on learning new things, getting used to an unfamiliar workflow, and navigating the office environment. The lack of a routine can invite stress and confusion that you just don\u2019t need right now.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Come_in_early_and_ask_questions\"><\/span><strong>2. Come in early and ask questions.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking of traffic and tardiness, for your first few months at the job, you may want to think about arriving at least 30 minutes early. This gives you quiet time to settle in and steel yourself for a full day of work. Forego the Filipino time and have a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a great time to ask other early birds questions about the work. Unless they\u2019re directly assigned to train you, your work mates may be too busy during actual work hours to give you comprehensive answers. If you catch them before work, they\u2019ve got the time to explain things well with nothing else distracting them. Realize their time before work is precious to them too so listen and listen well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2493 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/things-you-need-is-book-300x190.jpeg\" alt=\"things-you-need-is-book\" width=\"579\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/things-you-need-is-book-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/things-you-need-is-book.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image from Pixabay<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Know_what_you_dont_know\"><\/span><strong>3. Know what you don\u2019t know<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After your first week you\u2019ll probably have an idea of the tasks and the software you need to learn or brush up on. Whether it\u2019s just a few things or a lot, you don\u2019t want to get overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<p>Make a list of all these things you feel you\u2019ve yet to master and take them on one by one. Seeing them in a list makes them seem less intimidating and more like things that can actually be accomplished. You can even set deadlines for yourself and give yourself small tests if you can.<\/p>\n<p>If you have no choice but to learn many things at one time, assemble related tasks in a group and look at them as one block of knowledge you have to learn. Sometimes, multi-tasking the learning process helps you connect the dots and see smarter ways of doing things.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2495 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/things-you-need-is-to-do-list-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"things-you-need-is-to-do-list\" width=\"453\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/things-you-need-is-to-do-list-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/things-you-need-is-to-do-list.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Image from Pixabay<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Know_what_youre_good_at\"><\/span><strong>4. Know what you\u2019re good at.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You came into this job with skills and knowledge of your own \u2013 that\u2019s why they hired you.<\/p>\n<p>Always know your strengths. This will help you chose your work battles wisely. If a challenge comes up, dissect it and see if you can overcome the challenge using a strength of yours. Patience, open-mindedness and mindfulness \u2013 these are things that will help you as a professional.<\/p>\n<p>Knowing what you\u2019re good at is also a good way to boost your morale. If you\u2019re starting to feel like you\u2019ve come into a job with absolutely nothing to say for yourself, remember your strengths. It\u2019s good to give yourself a pat on the back once in a while.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Have_lunch_with_your_office_mates\"><\/span><strong>5. Have lunch with your office mates.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During breaks, see if you can spend them with the people you work with. If you\u2019re a naturally introverted person, this may seem terrifying, but at least try.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Why You Need Friends At Work\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/advice\/2015\/02\/why-you-need-friends-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Having friends at work<\/a> will make an unfamiliar environment feel more cozy. Aside from building friendships, being comfortable around your workmates will help you adjust faster.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Say_hi_to_the_security_guards_and_the_janitors\"><\/span><strong>6. Say hi to the security guards and the janitors.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a bind, these are the people who will have your back. If you lose something or find yourself in an emergency, the people who work and serve your office will gladly help you out.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Take_extra_good_care_of_your_health\"><\/span><strong>7. Take extra good care of your health.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Drink eight glasses of water a day, take your vitamin C and eat your vegetables. This is not the time for you to get sick and take a day off.<\/p>\n<p>Try to avoid getting sick as much as you can. If this means taking the time out to exercise, do so. For a new employee, each day counts as an important learning experience and you won\u2019t get that if you\u2019re in bed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Do_a_great_job\"><\/span><strong>8. Do a great job.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is an almost unspoken requirement, which is why it\u2019s near the end of our list.<\/p>\n<p>Do your absolute best. Put in the extra hours if you need to. Take initiative. Be goal-oriented and seek out results. Evaluate your own work. Improve everyday. Pieces of advice like these are clich\u00e9s for a reason \u2013 they work.<\/p>\n<p>Great work, it works.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Rest\"><\/span><strong>9. Rest.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For your own sanity and morale, rest.<\/p>\n<p>Rest can mean sleeping in on the weekends, exercising, or spending time with your friends and family, painting even. Whatever it means to you, <a title=\"8 Reasons Everyone Should Have A Passion Project\" href=\"\/blog\/reasons-everyone-should-have-a-passion-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">do the things that you know will make you happy and give you energy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Spare at least half of a day for this sacred me time. A tired and wrung-out version of you won\u2019t be as big a help to the company as a rested version of you.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to be the company\u2019s star employee after the sixth month, but you do need to pull your own weight and maybe even more. At the end of each work day, you want your employer to think, \u201cI\u2019m glad I hired this person.\u201d These are just some of the ways you can impress your employer and go home proud of the work you\u2019ve done.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have your own suggestions? Share them with us and leave a comment below. We\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations! You landed the job. After what may have been months of rigorous searching, you\u2019ve finally found a place where you can settle in and get to work. Keeping the job and doing well though? That\u2019s a completely different story. In most companies, the first six months is crucial. 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