About Today: First Day at a New Job (Yikes!)

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Today Though the US unemployment rate remains worrisomely high, positive signs are slowly but surely trickling in, and the number of jobless claims are similarly inching lower. Landing a new job is a good thing, of course, but that also means queasy new-job butterflies. Keep 'em under control with today's practical tips on making that transition a smooth one. Your First Day at a New Job The first day at a new job can be a dizzying affair. New colleagues, new supervisors, new culture--and you just know all eyes are on you. Remember, though, that everybody goes through it and everybody gets over it. The Casual Dress Code The Professional Dress Code See More About:  starting a new job  first jobs  new employee orientation How to Welcome a New Employee Once upon a time, a previous employer welcomed me to the company by pointing me to my desk, setting me up at my computer, and.... that's about it. Ugh. Successful New Employee Orientations How to Turn Off a New Employee See More About:  new employee orientation or onboarding  on-the-job training  supervisory roles How to Annoy Your New Co-Workers Want to make a bad impression on your new colleagues? Come to work sick on your first day, then carry on a loud conversation about religion and politics on your cell phone in the bathroom. Yep, that'll do the trick. Reader Submissions: Co-Workers Behaving Badly Reader Submissions: New Job Horror Stories See More About:  workplace relationships  bad co-workers  workplace etiquette What to Do If It Doesn't Work Out The job sounded great, but two weeks in you're already updating your resume (again) and plotting your escape. Don't panic, it happens--and you have options. Want Your Old Job Back? How to Resign Gracefully See More About:  when the job doesn't work out  bad jobs  job change Today Ads Job Training Job Interview Skills In Job Job In Job Interview Featured Articles Oscar Dresses Best-Dressed Men at the Oscars 2012 Readers' Choice Awards Behind the Grammy Scenes Medications and Alcohol Cooking with Eggs   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement