How to Make a Great First Impression in Your New Job

 


​Starting a new role in the global infrastructure and engineering sector is a time of optimism and potential, so it makes no sense to waste it on making a bad first impression on your first day of work. It is important to view your first day as an extension of your interview, and arriving on time and looking your best will only make a positive impression.

However, there is more to a first day in a new role than good grooming and time-keeping. It is a vital first opportunity to learn about your company culture, introduce yourself to your new team members and start the foundations on which to build your important new working relationships.

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