Noone wants to give off kook energy in their first week at a new job, that’s something you want them to realise after your probation ends. So, we’d suggest going in with a bit of a game plan. TBH we had only a few minor hiccups returning to work as Swisse’s new Chief Gummies Officers, but who hasn’t smashed a coffee cup in the kitchen and gotten stuck in the lifts at some point? Read on and let us give you a leg up so you can tackle your first week with confidence.
1. Check the milk
Matt: I don’t mind telling people I’m lactose intolerant, but the last thing I want to do on my first week is show them. If you’ve got dietaries, don’t chance it, double check the milk before you go gung ho on a cuppa tea.
2. Take notes
Jack: people are going to chuck all sorts of things at you in your first week, their name, internal acronyms, the wifi password. Do your future self a favour and write it down even if it doesn’t make sense, in fact, especially because it doesn’t make sense.
3. Buy your coffee
Jack: a better strategy for your hot drinks is to find the local cafe and outsource the work. Nothing says “I ain’t got a clue” like burning yourself with the milk frother and spilling ground coffee beans on the floor. Don’t be a hero.
4. Take a minute for mindfulness
Matt: first days are full on, take the edge off by finding a quiet room and taking a minute. If you’re lucky like we are at Swisse, there will be a dedicated meditation room.
5. Appropriate attire
Jack: in hindsight, taking our wardrobe cues from Mad Men probably wasn’t the way to go, turns out a full kit with the suit and tie isn’t the standard anymore. Don’t be nervy to ask about the dress code before your first day.
6. Double check your whiteboard marker
Matt: if you feel the need to flex your professionalism on a whiteboard double check it’s a whiteboard marker and not a permanent marker. Or if you don’t, at least make sure you know how to spell the very product you’re being brought in to work on...it's 'gummies' btw.
