5 Things Every New Employee Must Keep In Mind.
Hello!! As I was reflecting back to the year that has gone by, there were a lot of things that I have learnt on my career, or say professional front, with my first 'corporate' encounter during my internship days. That was that, and now when I have started working since a month, there are a few things that I have observed as a 'HR' and these are certain behavioural qualities that every 'new' employee as in every graduate / post-graduate who is stepping into the 'Corporate World' should understand and incorporate for having that added boost in career growth.
Today's post is going to be all about such observations and experiences that I have had, which the new working professionals, and for that matter even those who have changed their organization must keep in mind so that they have an enriching experience of their chosen professional life. Here are they:
1. Do NOT get into the 'Comfort Zone':
For someone who is starting into professional life like me, I think most of the learning will happen if you don;t get into the comfort zone. Now this comfort zone may have different meanings for different people, for some, it can be about travelling far for work, for others it can be about the monotony of the work tasks, and many more of such kinds. The only way to explore what you really have the potential to do is: by not setting any parameters for yourself and being out of that set comfort zone.
2. Become more 'Visible':
Once you have started working, don't just be associated with your colleagues or subordinates, take it up on yourself to become more visible to the top seniors, to other cross-functional teams and even the janitors for that matter. Use the tactic of 'right people, right time' to actually enhance your visibility and hence your value in the organization, it is a very efficient tool to increase your network.
3. Take Ownership:
Once you know your job responsibilities well, take ownership of it and set higher and higher expectations of your work. Give it a little bit more extra effort other than the kind of work that is expected out of you. This will not only help you be more efficient and productive, but it is an edge for you to stand out from others in the organization.
4. Communicate Effectively:
Communicate not only in the verbal way but also use effective gestures and non-verbal presentation and meeting skills to become more approachable. Learn the art of small talk with the other employees, it will make it easier for you to work in times of cross-functional assignments as well as ask for help or be of help, as the need is.
5. Be Agile and Inquisitive:
An agile person is someone who can move or adapt easily and an inquisitive person is someone who is curious and always bound to know the 'why' of everything - These two qualities makes an individual the 'learner' type and that itself is one quality that every individual should always have ingrained.
So these were the 5 Things that every 'New Employee' must keep in Mind for making the most of their time at a particular organization or in any professional field. Comment down below if you have any more of such experiences / things to share.
Thank you for following my posts through-out 2017, I look forward to much more writing and sharing in 2018. Have a Memorable 2018, You All.
Much Love, Positivity and Gratitude.
- Binal R. Chitroda
(#TheHRConnect)
1. Do NOT get into the 'Comfort Zone':
For someone who is starting into professional life like me, I think most of the learning will happen if you don;t get into the comfort zone. Now this comfort zone may have different meanings for different people, for some, it can be about travelling far for work, for others it can be about the monotony of the work tasks, and many more of such kinds. The only way to explore what you really have the potential to do is: by not setting any parameters for yourself and being out of that set comfort zone.
Once you have started working, don't just be associated with your colleagues or subordinates, take it up on yourself to become more visible to the top seniors, to other cross-functional teams and even the janitors for that matter. Use the tactic of 'right people, right time' to actually enhance your visibility and hence your value in the organization, it is a very efficient tool to increase your network.
3. Take Ownership:
Once you know your job responsibilities well, take ownership of it and set higher and higher expectations of your work. Give it a little bit more extra effort other than the kind of work that is expected out of you. This will not only help you be more efficient and productive, but it is an edge for you to stand out from others in the organization.
Communicate not only in the verbal way but also use effective gestures and non-verbal presentation and meeting skills to become more approachable. Learn the art of small talk with the other employees, it will make it easier for you to work in times of cross-functional assignments as well as ask for help or be of help, as the need is.
5. Be Agile and Inquisitive:
An agile person is someone who can move or adapt easily and an inquisitive person is someone who is curious and always bound to know the 'why' of everything - These two qualities makes an individual the 'learner' type and that itself is one quality that every individual should always have ingrained.
Thank you for following my posts through-out 2017, I look forward to much more writing and sharing in 2018. Have a Memorable 2018, You All.
Much Love, Positivity and Gratitude.
- Binal R. Chitroda
(#TheHRConnect)