You just joined the workforce? If yes, I suggest you read my 10 useful pieces of advice for newbies at work.
In my working years, I learned a lot and I am still learning. Along the way, I made mistakes. I learned from my mistakes and promised not to repeat the same mistake twice.
I wish someone would have shared with me or warned me earlier before I joined the workforce.
As such, I came up with 10 useful pieces of advice for newbies at work.
10 useful advice for newbies at work
Most of this advice is based on my own experience.
Here are my 10 useful pieces of advice for newbies at work.
1. Know the importance of ‘black and white’
Always request for formal email and keep a printed copy of important information.
Try to avoid receiving and executing important instructions verbally.
Even if the other party prefer not to provide
2. No gossips
Do not join in gossips in the office. It won’t bring you any advantage.
At times, it can be hard to avoid gossips at the office. There are some people who always will try to drag you to join in the gossips session.
Act wise and show your stand.
3. No office politics
Avoid office politics. Do not join any of the groups. Be neutral.
Try to steer away if someone wishes to drag you to join office politics.
4. Know well what is categorized under ‘private & confidential information‘
Some information such as salary package, commissions, bonus and increment are categorized under private and confidential.
Do not show off your salary or bonus to your colleague as it might create conflicts between you and the colleague.
This information is better kept to yourself only.
5. Mind your language
Use professional language in all of your dealings.
If you think you are not up to the standard, learn to pick up from night classes, read books or learn online to enhance your language.
6. Learn to write proper and professional email
It is important to be able to put your words properly especially in corporate communications.
Avoid harsh words. If you have doubts, search online for email etiquette.
7. Be sensitive to your surroundings
There is a situation where you can sense something even though no one talks about it.
Take note of small gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and other body language.
Sometimes, it might be something good, and sometimes, it might be something negative.
8. Respect your superior
I know many who complains about their superior. No matter what, you must respect your superior.
He or she is there for a reason.
9. Learn to say ‘No’
Don’t be a ‘Yes Man‘. Say ‘No’ at the right time. Otherwise, others will take advantage of your kindness.
Learn to draw the boundary as early as possible.
10. Never trust anyone 100%
Among all, this is the most important advice. Do not trust anyone 100%, leave some room for yourself.
I hope my sharing the above useful advice for newbies at work will benefit you.
If you think someone you care about will find this advice useful, please do share it with them.
