Signia Marketing Careers Explains Understanding Your Colleagues
You’ve got a new job, new people, and new ways of working. This can be an amazing time in your life. It can also be stressful. Sometimes it can be hard to fit in and really become a valued member of the team. You may have excelled at everything in college, but starting a new job means that you’re going to have to prove your value to the people around you. That can add pressure and stress to your life that you weren’t expecting. Here’s how you can be ready when you get to that new job!
Get to Know Your Colleagues
At this point in your life, you need to realize that it’s possible that you are going to spend more time on a daily basis with the people at work than with your family or friends. Now you want to get to know them. Don’t be afraid to start conversations. Share some basic information about yourself and create a connection. This ensures that you’re not just another person at work. Our caution here is to be aware of the social cues. Be careful not to share too much personal information about yourself or ask a ton of personal questions about someone else. This can come off assaultive if you’re too exuberant about it! (And remember, if you’re friends with them on social media, be very careful about what you share about work!)