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Jobs & Careers > Professionalism New job: How not to be an obnoxious newcomer

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The worst mistake people make when starting a new job is trying to make friends with their co-workers on the first day. I'm not saying you shouldn't be friendly, but don't spend your time trying learn about other people.

Your time will be better spent focusing on your assigned tasks and proving your capabilities. From the first minute of your first day you will be watched. Your new boss will be watching you to evaluate your skills. Your co-workers will be watching you and trying to figure out if you're going to be over-shadowing their efforts with your own. Everyone at your new jo...

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