Congratulations — you’ve got the job! Taking on a new role at a new firm is undoubtedly thrilling, but as you adjust to the position and advance your career, there will undoubtedly be surprises and many ups and downs. As you traverse those early months, consider the following recommendations.

A fresh start comes with a new job. When you first left home for college, you had the chance to redefine who you were and how others perceived you. Another chance to reveal a different aspect of who you are is presented here. Always aim to present your best self. Do not forget that this position is not only about you. Your new employer wants you to operate as a team, so achieving your best also include getting along with others.

There is no guarantee that you will stay at your new job for a long time just because you were recruited. In comparison to learning about you during an interview, employers learn more about you once they hire you. What you don’t do as well as what you do affects your standing with a firm and will ultimately influence whether you are hired, dismissed, or retained.

You can maintain your employment in the present job market by using these fundamental work ethics and strategies.

Pay Attention and Understand the Position

Know what is required of the position. As soon as possible after starting your job, ask for a written job description to ensure you are doing everything required of you. Try to surpass your employer’s expectations once you are aware of what is expected of you.

In the beginning, you need to be an astute observer, much like an anthropologist studying a new society. Every organization has its customs and procedures for carrying out tasks. Take note of the tempo and significant operational procedures as you see them.

Enhance your Skills

It is important to make oneself difficult to replace if you want to stay employed in the present labor market. By doing more and better work, you may establish your value to others. Your great abilities and expertise are not irreplaceable by the organization if someone else can interview with them and take your job.

Enroll in seminars, take classes, or workshops, obtain a certification, or study books and articles that will help you develop new skills. Being familiar with the layout of your department and how everything operates will set you out from the crowd and establish you as a resource for colleagues who want clarification.

Invite Criticism

To find out what your employer thinks of you, don’t wait until your yearly evaluation. Ask your manager for an update and feedback after your first few weeks on the job. Ask management whether they believe this is the best approach to handle your new role by explaining how you are conducting yourself.

Ask your co-workers to give you feedback on what they notice when they compare your performance to that of your peers and theirs.

Ask Thoughtful Questions

Ask anything. If you don’t ask for instructions or information about what is required of you, you will never learn. Early on in a project, I think it is generally beneficial to explain the job and to check your understanding with the project manager.

However, you can only keep using your inexperience as an excuse for so long. Give yourself three months to adjust to your new role as the new kid and six months to start feeling like you’ve found your rhythm. That’s not to imply that you shouldn’t ever ask questions; it’s just that you need to show that you’ve learned the fundamentals at some point.

Be Self-assured

Keep reminding yourself as often as necessary that you were employed for a purpose. I believe it’s beneficial to enter a new position with a simplified version of your story, including what you do, your background, and the projects you’re most eager to work on. If you are the type of person who continually complains about how things were done at your previous job, your co-workers will start to wonder why you ever left. Concentrate on your current position and the aspects of it that you enjoy.

Take on difficult tasks, particularly the ones that nobody else recognizes. You learn, develop, and stand out in the world in this way. Early on, you must provide evidence of your abilities. Raise your hand if you’re willing while no one else does.

Most importantly, have fun! You’ll undoubtedly be spending a significant amount of time each day at work. Have fun there.