Tip 5: Don’t Flaunt Your Education or Previous Experience
You may have had more formal education than many of the people you will work with on your new job. But these people probably have far more on-the-job experience and practical know-how than you do. That being the case, you would be wise to let them discover your educational background and experience gradually.
The job you are assigned may be more difficult than you expect. If you try to impress people with your experience or intelligence, they may not want to give you any help when you most need it.
If you are an experienced employee, you may have received your job training in another company. You will probably find that things are done differently in your new firm. Perhaps your way of ...
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