Exercise 6. Read the extract about the first days at a new job and make a list of the dos and don’ts for each item in the list.
Exercise 6. Read the extract about the first days at a new job and make a list of the dos and don’ts for each item in the list.
DO…
DON’T…
Time-keeping
…be on time.
…leave early.
Listening and speaking
Making friends
Comparing your old company with the new one
Office politics
Sharing an office
Basic jobs, e.g. photocopying
Vocabulary:
Get on with – ладить, уживаться
Colleague – коллега Behave – вести себя Avoid – избегать Complain – жаловаться Gossip – сплетничать Behavior – поведение
Have long memories – быть злопамятным Positiveattitude – положительное отношение Recruit – новичок
Keep smiling – улыбаться
STARTING A NEW JOB
The first week of any job is to settle in and to get on with your boss and colleagues. Arrive on time, especially on your first day, and don’t leave early. Be visible but don’t try too hard to make a good impression. Watch how others behave, and listen more than you speak. Your boss will judge by the company you keep so avoid staff who complain or gossip. Make friends with colleagues who are dynamic and enthusiastic. Never try to make yourself popular through silly jokes or bad behavior – people have long memories.
Don’t make comparisons with other companies – especially your old ones. Keep a positive attitude. Don’t criticize your colleagues or get involved in their arguments. If you are sharing an office, respect your colleagues’ working space. Don’t move the furniture or be untidy in the office.
Finally, new recruits sometimes expect to have important tasks straightaway. The reality is different: whatever your experience and qualifications, expect to begin with basic jobs like photocopying or making the coffee. Stay busy, do every job well and keep smiling.
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