subject: Getting Accepted At Your New Company [print this page] Even if you went to a great college, there is no way to get a perfect education on what you will experience at work. Aside from the actual work that you do, you will be surrounded by a variety of personalities, prejudices, and people who have their own agendas. This will be true, and unique, at any company you are at and you need to know how to adapt. Another thing you will have to learn is each company's culture.
Vive La Difference
Imagine your boss at your first job yelled if the phone wasn't answered. You decide to answer a call at your co worker's desk at your second job. The person who's phone you answered, decides to yell at you for answering their phone. The rules at every office is different, it may feel like you can't win.
Your first job made it clear that no call should ever go to voicemail. There were different views at your second job. Every company you work will take time to learn the details. Approach each new job with an open mind and ask questions to accomplish this. If your lucky you will meet some nice people who will show you the basics.
A Glance At Company Culture
Company culture encompasses your interactions with customers, co-workers and even the way you dress. It can be difficult if you have been out of the job market for a while to know how to dress for work. The dress code may be outlined in an employee handbook if it's a larger company. Your should observe your colleagues to see how they dress, it's one of the best ways to determine what's acceptable. You should also pay attention to their mannerisms. If it appears everyone uses their cell phones, you should probably be able to use yours during the day. If no one else seems to be using their phones, the best opiton is to keep it on vibrate, or off, and in your bag.
It is amazing that anyone can be successful at a new job , since they are faced with so many new things to learn when beginning at a new business. Asking questions, with an open mind and an effort to play by the culture rules will help you fit in at a new office. Keeping an open mind means not making assumptions about the company or the people. Fitting in may require some time. Don't come in knocking down walls like a bulldozer, it is better to softly float in like a butterfly.
