CHAPTER 1 : PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST DAY
RESEARCH
Most of us want to hit the ground running on the first day, but many of us end up rushing blindly throughout the day, confused
and disorganized. How can you knock your new team’s socks off with your calm, organized demeanor? By being prepared.
FIND OUT SOME
BASICS IN ADVANCE
If you can, email the hiring manager
before your first day (a few days
before, ideally) and ask if there’s
anything you need to know for your
first day.
Good topics to cover: getting to the
building or getting inside on the first
day. Is there employee parking?
Where should you go when ...

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