A new job's first few days are often a mix of excitement and bewilderment. You're enthusiastic to start something new, but you haven't yet learned the ropes, which can lead to a slew of unintentional errors.

Although mistakes are often unavoidable when starting a new job, there are a handful of things you can't blame on your unfamiliar surroundings.

1. You're always forgetting the names of your teammates

"That's insane," you might think. How would it make me seem terrible if I mistook Priya for Shrreya? Remember, I'm still new?" While it is an extreme case, mixing up your coworkers' names is not a good look, especially if this isn't your first day on the job.

2. You're attempting to make unneeded changes despite the fact that you're not up to speed

Here's an example of a snare I slipped into in a prior employment. I was so eager to get started that I immediately began to consider how the entire team might improve its process in regards to, well, just about anything. And, because I have a loud mouth, I wasn't afraid to speak up about my opinions. Which is good, except that I still had a lot to learn about the organisation, the team chemistry, and how things had been done (effectively) in the past at that time.

When this occurred to me, two other things occurred to me as well. To begin with, I came off as a tremendous jerk to the individuals who had just hired me to join the team. Second, I noticed that I wasn't acknowledging the fact that the group had already done some good work before I came. Many of my ideas had previously undergone the trial-and-error method. So, by attempting to be the ideal hire, I set myself up for a rough start. Everyone began to warm up to me once I took a step back and refocused my attention on learning how things were done before providing a million and one recommendations.

3. You Don't Make Enough Noise

I'm sure you believe this contradicts the earlier error. You could be correct to some extent. Consider how easy it is to relax during team meetings or even simple get-to-know-you conversations in the kitchen. I'm not saying you should simply "get over it" if you're an introvert. However, if you have a fantastic idea that you're holding to yourself because you think the new member on the team shouldn't overstep his or her limits, I encourage you to share it.

Remember that you were recruited because your employer (and a lot of other people) felt you were great, and they made you an offer you couldn't reject because they wanted your opinion on some crucial issues. While you should avoid criticising whatever the group has done in the past, don't be scared to make a suggestion that you believe would help the group progress.

I understand you have a lot on your mind as you begin a new career. There are a lot of small details that you'll need to pick up fast in order to get up to speed and become a valuable member of the team. But, while you'll certainly get away with a lot, don't rely on the "I'm still new" defence for everything that goes wrong. Sometimes such mistakes are entirely your fault—but that's fine since the fact that you're reading this shows that you're willing to admit and learn from anything that doesn't go precisely as planned.

Best of luck to you

By Shrreya Mangela [ Nihira Infotech Content Writer ]
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