Tips for Making a Good Impression | Office Evolution, Louisville, CO

As you begin a new position and join your new team, starting on the right foot will benefit you. You want to be immersed in the office culture as soon as possible.

When you adopt the office culture and cement yourself as part of the team, the work will go smoothly and will likely be more enjoyable. To accelerate your entrance into the office culture, you must make a good impression on the existing staff members.

You will need them to guide you through the ways of the office, and the more comfortable they are with you at the jump, the sooner they will be willing to fill you in. While first impressions can be intimidating, you will be accepted in no time if you handle yourself appropriately.

How to Enter the Pack

• Get the greeting right. First impressions are crucial for you and your coworkers. This moment is your first chance to present yourself and their first chance to get a read on you. A smooth greeting will speed along the rest of the process because your office mates will feel more comfortable with you right out the gate. To ensure this, you should focus on your handshake, attire and smile. A firm handshake shows respect, proper attire shows professionalism and a smile shows friendliness. If you focus on those three things, your coworkers will likely be impressed and comfortable with you following your initial introduction.

• Behave yourself. Most offices follow a code of conduct that is sometimes unspoken but expected in professional spaces. These rules are followed to maintain peace and productivity in the coworking space and apply from entry-level to management. These rules apply to how you speak in the office, interact with others and present yourself. Avoiding controversial subjects in conversation, maintaining good hygiene and avoiding using others’ belongings are standard.

• Handle incoming conflicts like a professional. You may find some people challenging to communicate with. Usually, in these cases, conflicts arise. They may be about work-related matters or something personal, but they must be resolved efficiently. This will be a good chance for your coworkers to see how you are in challenging times, so you must stay calm and focus on resolution rather than winning. Be willing to hear the other person’s perspective, express your viewpoint politely and attempt to find a compromise somewhere in the middle. This will show your coworkers that you can handle less than ideal situations and work well with others.

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