How to Start First Job
Abstract
Carl and Fred sharing suggestions for new reliability engineers on what to do when starting your first job.
Key Points
Join Carl and Fred as they discuss their own experiences and lessons learned on how best to begin work as a new reliability engineer.
Topics include:
- What to do on your first day on the job.
- If possible, seek a mentor to help you getting started on your new job
- When being introduced to new team members, ask individuals for time to talk in more depth; learn from them the “rules of the road”
- Soft skills are essential; reference chapters 11 and 12 of our new book.
- Learn terminology that relates to your new job.
- Always do what you are asked to do; but, try to do *more* than asked.
- Get a reputation for high quality and value
- Learn on the job, extra study, talk with people
- First impressions are important
- You will make mistakes, how you react and learn from mistakes is very important
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions; be curious.
- Know your objectives and what you are supposed to do; know your deliverable
- Take extra time to learn company procedures and processes
- When working remote, turn on cameras; learn to read body language
- Request feedback from management and internal customers; never be defensive.
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SOR 883 How to Start First JobCarl S. Carlson
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Show Notes
Glad that a mentor was mentioned. maybe this be a topic for a future webinar? Having a mentor is a good move for inexperienced employees. It is also good for the mentor as well as the mentee.
Great idea for a future podcast episode! And, I love your point about how it is good for the mentor, as well as the mentee. So true.
Thanks, Carl