When you get to know me, be it friend, foe, or coworker - 95% of the time you'll hear the a lot of the same buzz words: confident, dedicated, hard working, friendly, smart, innovative, resourceful, funny, responsible, etc etc. These are words I'll even use in an interview to get me a job, because I know them to not only be true, but because I have heard others describe me. I work hard on all my relationships, harder on my job, and really try to understand what is going on around me and what the future goals are, all while continuing to learn. However, what about the beginning? Where do I start off? First impressions are so important, and do these same words still hold up in the beginning?
I've just started a new job as a recruiter for a small staffing agency in New York City. The job has a lot of potential for me to grow, make amazing relationships, get people jobs. But if I had to take a step outside my body and watch what's happening, I wouldn't use those words above to describe myself right now. I've been quiet, timid, a little confused, and unsure. They say the first step to recovery is acknowledgment, and well, here I am. I'm Jenn, and I haven't even blogged in more than a week.
In a first week on the job, I'd say all bets are off. You're there to learn, navigate, understand, listen, take it all in. You want to develop the relationships with the people that are now you're new coworkers, you want to see where you fit in. Hopefully they're there teaching you and providing guidance. Sometimes they're not. Sometimes, you get thrown into the fire. Sometimes you get a little of both worlds. It's all a luck of the draw.
If you're just entering the working world, you really have no idea what to expect, but if this is your second, or third, or umpteenth job, you'll always be comparing it to previous situations for better or for worse. I was at a company of 1000+ people spread throughout 6 cities on 3 continents. There was a lot of red tape, many rules and regulations, computer systems, training, and guidelines and directions. They also understood Gen-Y very very well. The company I have started working for recently is 10 people, things are very open, the whole goal is to get the job done and make some great relationships and placements. I kind of miss the rules and regulation.
I have taken it upon myself to build up this company's social media, and bring them into the 21st century and was one of the reasons I was hired. I have goals for myself and for the company. I have already taken on a large project I can't wait to see through, but I have been finding excuses to not answer a ringing phone. I find this company's methods to be a bit out-dated, but I cannot argue with 20 years of experience. Those above me do not understand the amount of time needed to develop Social Media, gather information, and create a working network.
Instead, I can only snap out of it. I have to put my money where my mouth was in the interview and be that girl I spoke about. I have to make goals to achieve each and every day, and forge a place for myself. I have to speak up when I really think something isn't the best way, and stick to my guns if I know I'm right - or come to an agreement if I'm not. This is why I was hired.
I've just started a new job as a recruiter for a small staffing agency in New York City. The job has a lot of potential for me to grow, make amazing relationships, get people jobs. But if I had to take a step outside my body and watch what's happening, I wouldn't use those words above to describe myself right now. I've been quiet, timid, a little confused, and unsure. They say the first step to recovery is acknowledgment, and well, here I am. I'm Jenn, and I haven't even blogged in more than a week.
In a first week on the job, I'd say all bets are off. You're there to learn, navigate, understand, listen, take it all in. You want to develop the relationships with the people that are now you're new coworkers, you want to see where you fit in. Hopefully they're there teaching you and providing guidance. Sometimes they're not. Sometimes, you get thrown into the fire. Sometimes you get a little of both worlds. It's all a luck of the draw.
If you're just entering the working world, you really have no idea what to expect, but if this is your second, or third, or umpteenth job, you'll always be comparing it to previous situations for better or for worse. I was at a company of 1000+ people spread throughout 6 cities on 3 continents. There was a lot of red tape, many rules and regulations, computer systems, training, and guidelines and directions. They also understood Gen-Y very very well. The company I have started working for recently is 10 people, things are very open, the whole goal is to get the job done and make some great relationships and placements. I kind of miss the rules and regulation.
I have taken it upon myself to build up this company's social media, and bring them into the 21st century and was one of the reasons I was hired. I have goals for myself and for the company. I have already taken on a large project I can't wait to see through, but I have been finding excuses to not answer a ringing phone. I find this company's methods to be a bit out-dated, but I cannot argue with 20 years of experience. Those above me do not understand the amount of time needed to develop Social Media, gather information, and create a working network.
Instead, I can only snap out of it. I have to put my money where my mouth was in the interview and be that girl I spoke about. I have to make goals to achieve each and every day, and forge a place for myself. I have to speak up when I really think something isn't the best way, and stick to my guns if I know I'm right - or come to an agreement if I'm not. This is why I was hired.