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Presented by Bob Nealon, Career CoachNorth Campus Career Center
Tips Ensuring Success in Your First Job After Graduation
Did you know….
Source: CNN, May 2014
• 91% of millennials (born between 1982 and 2004) expect to stay in a job for less than three years (which could, in fact, add up to 15 to 20 jobs over the course of a lifetime).
What Do Employers Think?
Source: CNBC, October 2014
• 77% of Employers expect recent college graduates to stay with the company less than one year.
Tip #11. “Start” the job before you start
• Ask if there are any materials or resources you should review before you start
• Inquire if there is any paperwork that can be completed in advance
• Follow the company on social media – be up-to-date on company news (both good and bad)
Tip #22. Your work reputation begins before you know
it…
• Show up to work and make this a habit. Dress appropriately for work and company events.
• Be respectful and polite to everyone – especially administrative and support staff. Make sure everyone you work with feels important, valued, and respected.
• Avoid the “I’m new” excuse and excuses in general. Be ready to take on work and deliver results.
• Work within the system. • Know the rules• Establish a reputation as a “go-to person”
Tip #33. Engage with your co-workers
• Go to lunch with others (never eat alone), invite a colleague to coffee, etc.
• Avoid the office drama and gossip mill.• Offer to help other out (if you have time or can)• Be a team player and treat everyone with respect
and positivity.• Seek out potential mentors who can coach you
towards success.
Tip #44. Serve your colleagues and customers
• Get to know the preferences and expectations of your immediate supervisor
• Provide your immediate supervisor with frequent updates
Tip #55. Work hard and show up on time
• Come ready to work each day and develop the reputation of a hard worker.
Tip #77. Don’t miss work time unless it is absolutely
essential – and put in extra hours to catch up when you return.
Tip #99. Avoid continual checks of your cell phone and
other social media while at work.
• Save this for lunch or after work (or at the very least a private environment)
Tip #1010.Review your social media imprint and make
sure any personal information visible to the public reflects a professional image.
• You know what I mean here, right?
Tip #1111.Establish a complete, up-to-date LinkedIn
profile.
• Join relevant professional groups and add as many connections as possible. Ask for recommendations from others you’ve worked with
Tip #1313.Devise a professional development plan with
clear goals and objectives.
• Find out from others what credentials, certifications would assist your advancement/development plan and take action
Tip #1414.Join local, regional, and national professional
groups and associations.
• Volunteer in the community as well
Tip #1616.Don’t bring your laptop to a meeting unless
you have been asked to do so or you need it for a specific purpose.
• Bring a note pad and pen to take notes; it is more professional.
• Pay attention, take notes, and deeply consider everyone’s opinion.
Tip #1717.Be very cautious drinking at
company/corporate events (unless you are celebrating a big team success or win)
• It can be a big red flag to your colleagues and manager
Tip #1818.Don’t make excuses
• Sometimes rookies are inclined to make excuses or get defensive when their work or judgement is questioned. Don’t do it. If you made a mistake, own the mistake. Your boss will appreciate your honesty.
Tip #1919.Never hide bad information from your
superiors.
• Pointing out problems tells your supervisor/boss that you are paying attention, and that you care about the success of your team and organization.
Tip #2020.When asked to do something you don’t know
how to do, be resourceful.
• You are not expected to know everything. However, your supervisor assumes you are smart enough to figure it out or ask for clarification or some guidance.
Tip #2121.Take notes during meetings
• Always have a pen and notebook with you and never stop taking notes.
• Put a star by the action items assigned to you.
Tip #2222.Think about presentation
• Make sure anything with your name on it (e-mail, report, meeting request, etc.) looks the best it can look.
Tip #2323.All interactions are auditions to be hired for
more work
• Show your colleagues how much you want their business by doing what they’ve asked you to do.
Tip #2424.You’re in a cubicle so think about your voice
along with anything that comes out of your space.
Tip #2525.Double-check yourself.
• Is the name spelled correctly in the e-mail?• Have I completed my to-do list?• Does your boss have everything they need for the
meeting?
Tip #2828.Remember your boss’s plate.
• Keep your boss up-to-speed with your progress and task completion.
Reminder:
Broward College Resources• Your North Campus Career Center Staff
• Resume Writing, Interviewing, Job Search Strategy, and more
• Assessment Tools including Career Coach and FOCUS 2
• Internship EDGE
• Student job bank @ www.broward.edu/ccn
Contact me for an appointment
My Contact Information:
Bob NealonCareer Coach Specialist
Broward College – North CampusBuilding 46, Room 238 (Career Center)
Phone: (954) 201-2270E-Mail: [email protected]
Connect with me through LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/BobNealon