Mistakes the First Year on the Job + How to Avoid Them
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- STARTING A NEW CAREER? AVOID THESE ROOKIE MISTAKES
Staring your first full time job can be scary. In this video I'm sharing the 5 worst rookie mistakes you can make on the job and how to avoid them. What you will learn by watching this video:
- What's the right amount of questions to ask?
- How to balance your workload?
- Is texting the best way to communicate?
- Why being shy may not be the best option!
- Why understanding company culture is important!
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Thanks for watching! 😀 Which tip on how to avoid mistakes at your first full time job did you like best?
I agree on not asking too many questions. You should get the hang of it at some point. At my first job, there was a girl who would never start any tasks or make any decisions without asking someone else first. The other employees felt they were being constantly interrupted by her even months after she'd been hired! You have great tips!!
Thanks, Lauren. It's true, when you ask for help with every small thing, you're only impacting others' productivity. The goal is to get things DONE! Cheers!
Agree about texting. So much gets lost that you can only really latch onto in a personal conversation. Or emails are at least easier to refer back to later, so that's something to consider too!
So true, it's far easier to have a genuine connection in person, especially when you're just brand new. Composing good emails is also key to being professional and communicating well . Thanks for checking out this video, cheers
Nice one Adriana. You hit on some great ones and I think a big theme you covered really centers on balance. The right amount of research, but no spinning wheels. The right number of questions, etc. the right levels of interaction with tools vs face to face. It’s about staying on top the proper levels of everything!
Totally! Thanks, Andy! So glad another expert like yourself agrees. It really is about balancing how/when you communicate and everything. Thanks so much for watching. Cheers!
Great tips! I completely agree with not taking on too much. Everyone wants to make a good first impression but taking on too much is the first step to failure.
Totally - and that doesn't make a good first impression at all! Thanks for watching, Kylie, cheers!
Good advice on how to avoid mistakes. Being overwhelmed happens a lot. Thanks for sharing this video.
Yes, being overwhelmed is so common for young professionals. Thanks for watching, cheers!
Fantastic video. Starting a new career is nerve racking. Great tips on what to do for your first 9-5 job.
Thanks, Karina! Starting a new career can be intimidating but I hope these tips are helpful. Cheers!
Love the video. Some great tips on getting the right balance on the number of questions. Research is key. Look forward to the rest of the series.
Yes, being independent at a new job is so key but you still need to ensure you're doing things right! Thanks so much, it's great to meet you and I'm so excited to get to know you through future videos. Cheers!
@@AdrianaGirdler Thank you so much for your comment. Really appreciate that; and YES absolutely look forward to future collaborations. I'm loving your style and tone. I see some similarities in our relaxed styles. Keep up the amazing work and look forward to further videos from you as well
Excellent tips Adriana. Shying away is especially that many struggle with. I definitely did and even now can still improve
You can always improve! Just remember you were hired because you're the BEST and they want to get to know the real you! Let me know how it goes. Cheers!
Nice information Adriana, finding balance, networking correctly, and knowing the culture are big👍
Absolutely! These are all KEY! Thanks for watching, Clifford. Cheers!
My teenage boys are getting ready for some volunteer positions. I will definitely share these tips with them. Absolutely on point. I especially liked the one about personal communication. That is a big challenge for the young generation.
Sooo happy to hear that this video will be useful for them! Let me know what they think of the tips. What kind of jobs will they be doing? Thanks for watching, cheers!
Knowing the culture is critical!
It definitely is, Heather! It's the best way to start to truly connect to the organization. Cheers!
Great tips for someone just starting out in a new job. I love your tip about not texting. In person contact is so impactful and more so these days. Thanks for a great video!
Exactly! Especially when you're first getting to know others in your company. Authentic connections happen in person. Thanks for commenting, cheers!
I like the one about texting not being the preferred form of communication! It is such a pet peeve of mine when people text things that should have been communicated in person. Or combine it with the too many questions and they are texting you a million questions!
I agree! It's hard to answer a million questions over text and can be really distracting, especially if you're in a meeting or trying to get your own work done. Thanks so much for sharing, cheers!
Great video. I would also add "talking too much about your personal life".
This is a HUGE problem with the new generation on the market which has, since they were old enough to have access to technology, been sharing every single aspect of their life on social media.
As much I, as an employer, want to get to know you, I don't want to see pictures of all of your cats, dogs, fish and the whole family on the first week... or even worse... get to know about your sex life. Ugh! It can be overwhelming and invasive.
Agreed! I call it our baggage... You should leave your baggage at the door and focus on building friendships from a professional perspective while you're at work. Especially when you're new. So thankful for your input and look forward to hearing what you have to say/add on future videos! Cheers!
Adriana, thanks for sharing the mistakes to avoid in the first year of the job. Great stuff!
Thanks for watching, Heather! Glad you liked it. Cheers!
It's so easy to get overwhelmed in today's world...great tips!
Yes, especially when you're brand new and don't really know what you're doing, haha! Thanks for watching, cheers!
I think being yourself is so under-rated - we need to appreciate our uniqueness and what that offers to others that no one else can offer
Totally! It's especially important to be confident and authentic when you're brand new. Thanks for watching, Demelza!
Awesome video. Great tips for newbies and also great reminders for us all.
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it, cheers!
I've learned from my mistakes at work, but it doesn't mean I'm gonna forgive myself for them. I have reason to believe that my ASD makes me stand out and makes others perceive me a certain way. Do you know how often I said dumb things, like at work? I stupidly mentioned a man’s right to hit a woman for self-defense, and a new coworker proposed a new topic. And I know she doesn’t like me, because when I was casually chatting with a baker while waiting for the desserts, she entered and said “harassing the baker, John?” I asked why she thought that, and she said “Because you’re John.”
Or how about the time I told a coworker (whom I didn’t think would resent this, since he’s clownish, snuck up on a guy, and once made a weight joke to him) “put a sock in your àss. I mean mouth.” Shockingly, he actually did resent that and told me I can’t speak to him that way. I didn’t intend harm; he had interrupted a question of mine to another worker to, if I remember correctly, playfully diss me. I guess I was annoyed with the clownish interruption, but I didn’t mean for it to be obvious. But when it was, I approached him and apologized. But he replied unfairly: “you’re good, man. You just need to learn how to speak to people.” Way to make an apologetic person who already feels bad feel worse, hypocrite
A jocular dick giving me the lecture feels worse. In fact, he's actually quite popular and well-liked at work. I've seen him have fun and get along so well with my coworkers, while acting like I don't exist at all. We pass each other in the hall or wherever, and he doesn't speak to me. Of course, I'll admit that I started the silence, since his hypocritical rudeness that one time, but I don't know for sure if he's giving me the silent treatment or anything. Either way, I'd say I'm not on his "good buds to joke with" list. I know he likes my coworkers better than me. Just the concept of being ignored hurts, and it doesn't help when they show admiration for the guy whom I think is obnoxious.
And that's not the worst part. I was taken to my boss's office with her and a high-ranking chef. The chef told me that I've been touching my coworkers too much. Not THAT type of touch, of course not! Just casual ones, like on arms or shoulders. I was always very outgoing at work. When I asked her if anyone reported a complaint, she said it didn't matter (so I guess yes). She told me that we need the workers to be comfortable in a good work environment; that I pretty much shouldn't talk about anything other than work and school (we're a university's catering service). That I shouldn't tell my stories because they may be inappropriate to my coworkers. Now yeah, I pretty much don't have a filter, and sometimes I guess I do say "inappropriate" stuff at work, but not _horribly nor intentionally._ I just like to joke around and have fun with people. I really didn't get specific information from the chef about what and who. She understands/ likes that I'm outgoing, but she made it sound risky and in need of limits, for good behavior and my coworkers' sake. And again, that I shouldn't touch their shoulders or arms without consent. But seriously, I'm not a creep or Joe Biden. I didn't mean to be so "handsy." I'm so embarrassed about the lecture. Have I really gone that far at work? I already hate being on the spectrum, and sometimes I actually hate myself.
This is great content. I particularly like the point of knowing when to say no. This is a trait that is good in business and in life :)
Totally - I agree that it's a good trait in life as well. Thanks so much for watching, cheers!
This was a great video Adriana :) I love the questions tip, It is good to see new staff independent!
For sure!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting, cheers!
Great tips for job seekers! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching, cheers!
My bosses always text me. I like emails so I have proof for my files of notes and convos to refer back to. Or at least once a day I'd summarize everything in an email and get my notes in front of everyone on paper after a normal convo :)
I agree, emails and texts are great! It's just important to make sure you're interacting with people face-to-face as well. Putting important information in an email or document is critical though for when you need to refer back to that information. Thanks for watching, cheers!
Can totally relate to this with people who you have to orientate. So some very good points.
Wow! Are there any common mistakes that you notice more than others? How do you address them with new workers? Curious to hear about your experience. Cheers!
Thanks Adriana for sharing these rookie mistakes!
Thanks so much for watching! Cheers!
Adriana, great tips, I wish i had heard them when i entered the corporate world years ago :)
Thank you so much! I'm sure you've done your own share of learning along the way and know the ropes now :) Cheers!
Love it when you talked about texting !!!! Btw... I love your outro music... makes me want to dance... which seems fitting after all these badass tips. Thank Adriana! Great video! ~Elizabeth
Thank you, Elizabeth! Lol, that's great to hear... Dance away!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Cheers!
Your content is really great....I saw your comment in another channel and was curious about what you produce. Lucky me, I'm just 4 months in my first, new job. Definitely subscribed.
Hi, David... I'm soooo glad to hear you find value in my content! That's exactly what I'm doing it for. Do you have any questions or specific topics you would like me to cover in a video? I'd love to help however I can. Feel free to share with anyone you know who is also new to the job. I look forward to giving you insight through future videos. Have a great weekend!
Great topic!! I have several clients that will benefit from this. Idea. Sharing now and subscribed!!
Wendi, thank you so much! I appreciate you sharing the video and would love to know what they think. What kind of work do you do for your clients? Cheers!
So good, excellent tips! The one that took me by surprise was texting as a way of communication. This is crazy, are there people that actually text to colleagues at work?? Maybe I was always in a super corporate old-fashioned environment, but we had messaging systems and email, and that was it. Nobody ever texted anybody, and I guess it was partially because we wanted to leave communication trail.
Hey, Victoria! It's interesting how texting is becoming more and more common, even in a work setting. It sounds like the organization you worked in had a great system to ensure everyone was communicating well - not everyone has those skills when they first enter a job! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and feedback. I love hearing it! Cheers!
I ask a lot of questions. At least at first.
Awesome! This is the key to learning!
Great tips on how to avoid mistakes the first year on a job. #2 is something I always struggled with, taking on too much and then feeling buried. Thanks for sharing Adriana!
Thanks for sharing your experience - overloading on work is an easy trap to fall into! Cheers!
Don't be a YES person! You have to be able to say NO. #BOUNDARIES
completed 9/7/21
Did you make any of these rookie mistakes your first year on the job?