Fitting In With The Office Crowd

Starting a new job can be overwhelming, even for the most confident and experienced professional. Along with the excitement about the possibilities the new assignment has to offer you are also likely to be stressed and anxious about how you can make a great first impression and fit in quickly with your new colleagues.

Keeping in mind a few golden rules compiled by the experts at Winters Technical Staffing can ease your apprehensions about fitting into your new job:

  • Do not give in to the urge to join a clique at the first opportunity. Understand the social dynamics before deciding on where you want to belong.
  • Identify colleagues with common interests.
  • Irrespective of your social skills don’t expect immediate acceptance but continue to maintain a friendly demeanor.
  • Understand the office culture and try to imbibe it as efficiently and as quickly as you can.
  • Be a part of the office social circuit. Try not to turn down invites to office dinners or social functions during your settling in period—these after-hours interactions are very valuable!
  • Dress appropriately in accordance with the culture of your organization.
  • Always be punctual. Tardiness is the first thing people notice in a new employee.
  • Resist the urge to refer to practices from your old job to prove a point unless specifically asked to do so.
  • Ask questions—nobody expects you to come in knowing everything about your new organization but your curiosity and eagerness to learn will be appreciated.

Why It’s Important To Engage With Your Peers     

We all spend a significant part of our day with our colleagues. It is like a second home to many of us. Hence, having friends in office can turn an otherwise dreary environment into an enjoyable experience. In addition to this, engaging with your colleagues can also work wonders for your career. Let’s take a look at some quick benefits of fitting in at your workplace:

  • Maintaining friendly relationships with your co-workers can enhance the overall productivity of your team.
  • If you come across as anti-social or a recluse it may even end up costing you promotions and growth.
  • Socializing with co-workers can make the time in office less strenuous and more enjoyable.
  • It can give you informal access to important information that can help your career progress.
  • Fitting in will ensure you get support from your co-workers when you need it.

Call Winters Technical Staffing, your leading Toronto placement agency at 1-877-495-7422 or contact us and we will be pleased to discuss your employment needs.