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U.S. Work World’s Job Hunt Tips
How to Succeed in a New Job
1) Ask questions.   Employers would rather get questions from a new worker than have the jo
b done 
wrong.  Since the employers are very familiar with the job, they may lea
ve out steps when explaining 
how to do a job.  Since employers cannot read minds, they want workers t
o speak up — ask questions 
to clear up any information that is unclear, and take notes, if necessary.
2)  Listen and take notes.  When the employer speaks, you are being paid to listen and remember.  
  Because there is a lot to learn, employers suggest that new workers take
 notes on what is being said to 
help them remember the instructions.  If notes were taken, the new worke
rs can use them later to help 
them remember how to do the job.  In addition, all directions are to be 
followed.  You should not take 
short cuts on tasks until after you discuss them with your supervisor to
 get his or her approval.
3)	 Be	confident	and	accept	new	tasks	as	a	challenge	and	enjoy	learning.	 What is confidence?  
  Confidence means not being afraid to speak to customers, coworkers, and supervisors.  Confidence 
means appearing relaxed and greeting others with a smile.  Confident workers do a good job and care 
about producing quality work.  Confident workers are interested in learning new tasks and things 
about the job and enjoy the process of learning.  Although confident workers may make mistakes 
while learning something new, they know that mistakes happen and can be corrected.  
4)	 Show	enthusiasm	(energy	and	interest)	and	have	a	positive	attitude.	 Workers show enthusiasm  by showing they like the job environment and the people (customers, cow
orkers, and supervisors) and 
want to learn more about the company’s history, products, and future goals.  They show a positive 
  attitude by looking for the best in the job, in the people (customers, 
co-workers, and supervisors), and 
in situations.  When a new worker has a positive attitude, he or she is thinking about h
ow to do a 
  better job, earn a raise, or get a promotion rather than complaining or 
gossiping.
5)	 Plan	ahead	and	be	prompt	(act	at	once	without	delay).		Employer want new workers to make an  effort to work when scheduled and to give as much advance notice as possib
le when they are unable 
to work because of sickness.  Time off for special occasions such as family events and school dances 
needs to be requested at least two weeks in advance so that a replacemen
t worker can be found.  
6)	 Value	customers.	 Who brings money into the business?  Customers do!  From whom does the 
  business earn money (or profits) to give you paychecks?  Profits come from customers spending 
money in the business.  Customers are valuable to the survival of a busi
ness.  Realize that your 
  paycheck does depends upon customers; therefore, customers are to be tre
ated with respect, 
  politeness, and a smile.
7)	 Exercise,	eat	right,	get	enough	sleep,	and	dress	neatly.	 Maintain your body and clothing so that  you are mentally sharp and physically refreshed each and every time you 
report to work.  Your         
supervisor will notice your efforts!