How to Adjust to a New Workplace

Stepping into a new workplace can be intimidating, especially if you’re entering a job where people work in teams, like in a call center. But just a few tactical tips can help you calm down, fit in, and step up to the exciting new challenges ahead.

1. Research the Company Culture

Even before your first day, try and get a feel for the company culture, whether from their website – the photos they show and their vision-mission-values statement can be great clues – or from your interviewer or trainers. This will help you make the right impression on your co-workers, and show the boss you can be a long-term part of the team.

For instance, recruiters might tell you what the dress code is, but it might not be so clear what they mean by ‘business casual’. Showing up in jeans on your first day, when everyone else is in slacks – or the other way around – will definitely make the wrong impression, as will cracking jokes when your colleagues are trying to concentrate, or failing to crack a smile when they’re sharing a moment of hilarious camaraderie.

2. Socialize with Coworkers

Your co-workers are a gold mine of information that you’re never going to get from training or anywhere else. Of course you want to do all your work quickly and correctly, but on the occasions that isn’t possible, should you prioritize speed or accuracy? Which supervisor has a temper, and which ones can take a joke? How discreet do you need to be on social media? Your colleagues know the answers to all of these and more.

What’s more, how you get on with others can be a huge factor in your potential for promotion. And last but far from least, enjoying your co-workers’ company will make your job more enjoyable, keeping you positive and productive. So say hello, maybe bring some candies to share, and ask if you can join them for lunch – it’s worth it.

3. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask

Relax – everybody knows you’re new, and they won’t expect you to know everything from day one. So, rather than being irritating, asking questions will show that you’re interested, invested, and willing to learn anything and everything you can, to do your job the best way you can and contribute to the company, which everyone wants to succeed.

That said, bear in mind that everybody is trying to get their own work done, so be courteous, considerate, and clear about what you need. Frame your requests in your head, so they’re brief and to-the-point. Say “excuse me” when you ask, and “thank you” when you’re done. Once you’ve gotten the help you need, take notes or do whatever it takes to ensure you remember, so you’re not asking the same thing, over and over.

4. Be a Positive Force

As a newbie, a few things you can definitely bring to the table are energy, enthusiasm, and optimism. You may be the inexperienced one with a lot to learn, but you can also be the breath of fresh air that brings new life to the team. Everything that’s old hat to them is novel and even exciting to you, so why not leverage that as a good thing?

On the personal level, a positive outlook will definitely help when you make mistakes – which you will, since you’re new, but since you’re positive, you’ll be able to learn from them. Your superiors will be keeping an eye on you, but they won’t be counting mistakes as much as evaluating how you’re able to recover and rise up from them. An energizing, optimistic employee is definitely someone they’ll want to keep around.

5. Learn Everything You Can

Training was only the beginning. There’s a lot more to learn about doing your job, but the good news is, the more you learn, the more opportunities you’re likely to get to learn more – and earn more – as you progress in your career, in this company or another.

So grab every chance you get. If you’re given software to work with, explore its full capabilities, beyond the basics of what you were taught. Sign up for training and improvement courses. Don’t just get to know, but get involved in the company culture. Join clubs, office outings, and unofficial get-togethers. Actually read the company newsletter, and see if you might enjoy contributing in some way. If you get a chance, ask your superiors for guidance. Every act can help you carve out the career you want.

Key Takeaway

It’s normal to feel some trepidation, on your first day at a new office. But these smart steps can help you not just adjust, but maybe even accelerate your career trajectory.

sources:

Robert Walters Career Advice

Do’s and don’ts for adjusting to your new job

4 Tips That’ll Make Easing Back Into Office Life a Little Easier

How to socialize with coworkers if you are not friends

The Right Way to Ask for Help at Work

The 5 Best Strategies for Learning on the Job

The Complete Guide to Call Center Training

6 Steps to Put Your Best Foot Forward at Work

7 reasons why organizational culture is important

Contact Us

Drop us a line, and let's see what we can do for you!

Contact Form

Japan

HEAD OFFICE

Kanto Head Office

Odakyu Southern Tower 16F 2-2-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8583

*with our parent company, Relia

BRANCH OFFICE

Hokkaido Branch

Sapporo Sosei Square 1-6 Kita-Ichijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0001

*with our parent company, Relia

 

Tohoku Branch

Sendai Honcho Bldg 2-3-10 Honcho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi2-3-10 Honcho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0014

*with our parent company, Relia

 

Chubu Branch

Nagoya Lucent Tower 6-1 Ushijima-cho, Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 451-6007

*with our parent company, Relia

Kansai Branch

Harvis ENT Office Tower 2-2-22 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0001

*with our parent company, Relia

Chugoku & Shikoku Branch

Hiroshima Diamond Bldg 7-19 Hondori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0035

*with our parent company, Relia

Kyushu Branch

Tenjin Twin Bldg 1-6-8 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0001

*with our parent company, Relia

Okinawa Branch

Naha Shintoshin Media Bldg East 1-3-31 Omoromachi, Naha-shi, Okinawa 900-0006

*with our parent company, Relia

OPERATION CENTER

Sapporo Center

ORE Sapporo Bldg 1-1-7 Kitanijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0002

*with our parent company, Relia

 

Sapporo-Kita Center

Sapporo Kita Bldg 2-8-1 Kita-Shichijo Nishi, Kita-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0807

 

 

Sapporo Mega Center

Maruit Sapporo Bldg 1-1 Kita Nijo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0002

 

Sapporo IT Front Center

Sapporo IT Front Bldg 15-28-196 Kita-kujo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0009

China

DALIAN

Room 502, Building 23, Dalian Software Park, No. 40 Software Park East Road, Dalian High-tech Park, Liaoning Province

*with our parent company, Relia

Thailand

BANGKOK

3rd Floor, Siripinyo Bldg, 475 Sri-Ayudthaya Rd, Thanon Phayathai, Rajthevee, Bangkok, 10400 Thailand

*with our parent company, Relia

Vietnam

HANOI

Floor 10, Detech II building, 107 Nguyen Phong Sac Street, Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

*with our parent company, Relia

HO CHI MINH

222-226 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ward 12, Tan Binh District, HCMC, Vietnam

*with our parent company, Relia

Philippines

PASIG CITY

Robinsons Cyberscape Alpha

5F Robinsons Cyberscape Alpha
Sapphire and Garnet Roads
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600
Metro Manila, Philippines

 

ADB Tower

GF ADB Tower, 6 ADB Avenue
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1550
Metro Manila, Philippines

 

 

Wynsum Corporate Plaza

10F Wynsum Corporate Plaza
22 Emerald Avenue
Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1605
Metro Manila, Philippines

MAKATI CITY

Global Headquarters

6F LV Locsin Building
6752 Ayala corner Makati Avenues
Makati City 1200
Metro Manila, Philippines

 

Insular Life Building

Ayala cor. Paseo de Roxas Avenues
Makati City 1209
Metro Manila, Philippines

 

QUEZON CITY

Mega One Building
España Boulevard corner Mayon Street
Quezon City 4329
Metro Manila, Philippines

MANDALUYONG CITY

Domingo Guevara (Libertad)

418 Domingo Guevara corner Arayat Streets
Mandaluyong City 1550
Metro Manila, Philippines

ILOILO CITY

Molo

2F Iloilo Supermart Building
San Jose corner Avanceña Streets
Molo, Iloilo City 5000
Philippines

DUMAGUETE CITY

LP Information Technology Park
Jose Romero Sr. Street, Bagacay
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental 6200
Philippines

Australia

SYDNEY

Suite 3, Level 27

Governor Macquarie Tower
1 Farrer Place
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Romania

BUCHAREST

Headquarters

3 Avrig Street, First Floor, District 2, 021571 Bucharest, Romania

*with our partner, Global Remote Services

PIATRA NEAMT

Office

11 Republicii Boulevard,
610005 Piatra Neamt, Neamt County

*with our partner, Global Remote Services

SUCEAVA

Office

Str. Narciselor, nr. 33, Suceava, Jud. Suceava

*with our partner, Global Remote Services

Nicaragua

MANAGUA

Managua

Centro Financiero Invercasa Torre 2
4to Piso, Managua, Nicaragua

United States

COEUR D’ALENE

Coeur d’Alene

Silver Lake Mall
200 W Hanley Avenue
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815

Send Us a Message

Learn how we helped 100 top brands gain success