How to Behave at a New Job

Series Summary

Office dynamics can prove to be a source of dread, even if the job itself is enjoyable. Most people don't find jobs they enjoy, but those they can tolerate. Mixing together different personalities can lead to some extreme frustration. Ever feel like the pay isn't worth it or why don't they fire the office gossip instigator? Sometimes all it takes is some patience and good communication skills to get through the a day at the office. In this free series of videos, learn how to get through all the bureaucracy of office life with help from a management specialist. First, learn about how to behave at a new job, deal with untrustworthy and backstabbing colleagues and give demonstrative and persuasive presentations. Next, she discusses how to give positive and negative references for former employees and how to negotiate a higher salary, contract and more vacation time. Finally, discover how to refuse doing an inappropriate task, how to thank a boss for a raise and how to call in sick to work.

Video Transcript

"Congratulations, you've landed that new job. Now, how do you behave? My name is Gloria Campbell, I'm the CEO and president of Advantage Training Systems in St. Petersburg, Florida. How you behave at that new job will determine how long you're there, and how far you're going to go. The thing that you want to do is to make sure that you begin to understand the lay of the land. There's always some people who are the movers and the shakers. There are always some people that are key. So begin to look around. See who are the ones that are really the influential people. You're not ready to align yourself with anyone just yet. Stay neutral. Get to know people below you, and especially people above you. Come in with an open mind. Make sure that you communicate to everyone that you're there to learn your job, to become very good at your job, and to do your job. Don't let people feel threatened. You may have more experience, you may have more education. But just kind of lay back and keep those things to yourself. Make sure that you communicate to everyone that's there that "I'm here. I'm glad to be here. I'm glad to do this job, and become effective at doing this job." My name is Gloria Campbell, and I'm with Advantage Training Systems, and you want to make sure that you behave as a new employee like that person that they hired. You're there, you're there to do a great job, and to be a great employee."