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To ask how can I make a good impression in my first week at my new job (remote working)?

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dreadsday · 05/09/2021 21:27

I'll be flexi working between at home and the office, but my first day tomorrow is remote. Does anyone have any advice on how I can make a good impression and adjust and settle in quickly?

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Cactuslockdown · 05/09/2021 21:31

Pick up the phone and say hi to people you’ll be working closely with… just a hello, is there anything I should be looking at today and I’ll catch you in the office on x day…. Good luck with your new job OP!

Timeforabiscuit · 05/09/2021 21:35

Keep your camera on in meetings and don't be tempted to hide behind your initials.

Get your office housekeeping done (email signature, phone set up, mandatory e learning etc)

Ask which colleagues to set up introductory meetings with. Ideally would be planned out already, but being proactive doesn't hurt Grin

Good luck with the new job!

purpledagger · 05/09/2021 22:31

Arrange lots of calls and meetings so that you have regular interaction.

Agree with keeping your camera on, but make sure you don't have anything dodgy in the background.

Keep a pen and pad, bottle of water, headphones, phone/lap top charger nearby - anything you may need when you go into an online meeting as there is nothing more frustrating than having to get up mid call because your pen doesn't work.

Not saying you won't be working, but when you take a break for a coffee/loo/lunch, make sure you are still contactable and in ear shot of your phone/lap top. I had a temp who I couldn't contact when I really needed them. Although they appeared about 15 minutes later, I did wander why they weren't picking up their phone or answering a call on Teams at 9:30am, when they should have been working.

Log onto remote calls a few minutes early, in case you have a problem with the technology.

Give out your mobile/take colleagues mobiles in case you have any problems with remote calls - if your laptop crashes, you can still call/text.

MrsRockAndRoll · 05/09/2021 22:34

Us this an internal it external move?

Either way have good understanding of the business area/ external market etc.

Agree with the rest of the great advice above

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