Found A Remote Job?
Here’s what to do next
So you just landed another remote job. You’re wondering how you’re going to make a good impression. You’re wondering if your first day is going to go well. Will you pass probation? How will you connect with your colleagues? You need this job. So, what are your next steps?
- Be Organized
If you know the name of your manager or other colleagues, write them down. Don’t forget their names. Remember, it’s important to make a good first impression at work. Organize your space at home. Make sure your background is clean and organized. You don’t want your colleagues to think you’re a messy person. Have all your technology devices ready, laptop, speakers, microphone, camera all in working condition before you start your first day.
2. Know your expectations
Know the requirements of the job. Read your contract and ask your hiring manager questions. Is it a 9–5 job? Or are the times flexible? How long are you expected to stay online? Do you know how to connect your email to your phone? Do you have a separate work number? Is it connected properly?
3. Ask questions
This is the perfect time to ask as many questions as possible. Your colleagues will understand that you don’t know everything. Don’t be shy.
4. Connect with all your colleagues in the first week
In your first week of work, you are less likely to dive deep into anything serious. This is the perfect opportunity to meet your colleagues and have a one on one conversation with everyone. Try and ask different questions and understand the type of work that is completed on a day-to-day basis. Your colleagues will appreciate you taking to time to get to know them and the company more.
5. Enthusiasm
You’re starting a job full remote. People will not be able to see your body language or decide if you are keen on the job or not. Show your enthusiasm through conversations and phone calls. If you find yourself with some downtime, call a new colleague and ask if you can help with anything. This will show your colleagues that you are keen to start working and diving into the work.
6. Be proactive
Starting your remote job can be difficult. It can be hard to understand if you’re making a good first impression or being a good colleague. Being proactive at work is a great way to start making a good first impression. Answer emails quickly, ask good questions, raise doubts, and make sure you follow instructions carefully.
7. Manager meeting
Organize a meeting with your manager once a fortnight to check in and talk about your progress. Make sure you follow your work goals and meet expectations. It is important to check in regularly so that you can ask more questions and learn more about the role.
8. Invest in a good chair and desk
You will be sitting for more than 8 hours a day. You don’t want to be hunching over your kitchen counter or dining room table. If you do, you will most certainly have back pain soon enough. Trust me, I’ve been there. Invest in a good ergonomic chair and a good desk to save your back. With all the hours we put in a work, it’s important to maintain good posture throughout the day. Otherwise, it will be us who have to take time off to fix our back pain.
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