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8 Tips to Help Freshers to Succeed in Their First Job

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Your first job decides the trajectory of your career and professional growth. Thus, it’s important to know some dos and don’ts that can help you get a perfect start as a fresher. Keeping this in mind, I would like to share some tips to help freshers to succeed in their first job.

These tips are nothing but teaching that I got to know from my experience of running and managing the company Admitad India, an affiliate network that attracts more than five million targeted hits from 700K publishers globally on a daily basis.

So, here are eight tips to succeed in the first job for freshers, who are about to embark on their professional journey:


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1. Take the initiative to bring new ideas to the table and be open to new experiences

A lot of entry-level professionals hold back from sharing their opinions for the misplaced fear of peers judging them. While in fact, senior managers look for people who can bring in a different perspective to a business problem. They are not looking for people who never make any mistakes, but for people who can think out of the box, learn from the mistakes they make, and lead from the front.

Taking the initiative to proactively share their thoughts and ideas with their managers can help fresh graduates differentiate themselves as future leaders.

Also, being open to learning and gaining new experiences is a definite must-have for success today. It can ensure that individuals continue to grow and enhance their professional capabilities – not just in the first job but throughout their careers.


2. But do proper homework before sharing new ideas

The best way to suggest a new idea to your manager is to create a clear, concise summary of the problem statement that you’re looking to address, how you plan to implement your solution, and the benefits it will deliver for the organisation.

Conducting at least basic research to back up your assertion can help you communicate the core value proposition in an impactful manner and inspire confidence in your vision.

It is also advisable to support your idea with a reference. Relevant references make it easier to understand how your idea translates into a real-world application and provide a baseline for the kind of results that can be expected from its implementation.


3. Punctuality is the way to the good impression

Punctuality is not only important for freshers but also for all working professionals. When you come to the office on time, it reinforces your impression as someone capable of managing daily tasks or undertaking long-term projects.

Punctuality is also an indication of better time management and dedication. It strengthens the belief that you can complete each task in a certain duration. Sticking to the schedule also gives you the mental bandwidth to relax between tasks, so that you can come up with newer ideas and strategies, as well as continue your learning.


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4. Don’t get complacent or get involved in too many things at once

While it’s good to be active and to have an attitude of wanting to be involved in everything that you can, something (whether it is completing a difficult task or learning a new skill) requires time and dedication. Expertise comes with experience. No one becomes an expert on their first day on the job.

Also remember: Your seniors are there to guide and teach you the skills that you need to know. Don’t try to circumvent their supervision, and don’t become overconfident in your abilities. Just keep your eyes and ears open to everything that is happening around you.


5. Avoid gossip and stay away from the office politics

Entry-level professionals should follow the adage of being familiar with many and friends with one. Avoid indulging in idle chit-chat about office gossip with everyone. You don’t know the dynamics at your new workplace; what you say might come back to haunt you.

It is therefore advisable for freshers to analyse and understand the nature of their peers before they participate in conversations about the workplace.


6. Prioritise your work to manage time

At the start of the day, divide your tasks according to their priority, the completion requirements, and your own capabilities. Sometimes, people choose to tackle the difficult tasks first before moving on to the easier ones; this works for some, though it is often advisable to get the easier tasks out of the way before approaching the more difficult challenges. Ultimately, for me, it all boils down to the individual’s capabilities and style of working.


7. Avoid an informal tone while writing an email

Freshers should avoid writing their professional emails in an informal tone. Such emails are taken as an indicator of a casual approach to work. Similarly, avoid addressing people – especially friends – as dear. Your personal equation with a person notwithstanding, the email that goes out from your official ID must reflect your professionalism.

Another thing to avoid is using fanciful jargon. Official emails are meant to convey the maximum information in a clear and precise manner. Keep your language simple and easy to understand, and your body text as short as possible while communicating the essential details.


8. Accept each task as a fresher and do your best. Everything is a part of the learning process.

My most important advice to all freshers: accept whatever task is assigned to you and give it your best. It doesn’t matter if it is big or small, or if it doesn’t directly relate to your profile. At your level, everything is a learning experience and should be treated as such.


So, which tip would you like to follow? Do share your thoughts below.

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