First Day At New Job Video

Similar Videos

Whether you are just starting your first job or your 10th job,

you will find that office politics is consistent in all companies.

Office politics is something that is inherent in any company

you may work for. It's part of the culture and you won't be

able to avoid it. So just how do you survive office politics and

still get to make your talents shine? Simple, you need to

market your talents everyday, just as you did during the

interview that got you the job.

You basically need to focus on fitting in with the scheme of

things around the office. Be friendly and outgoing and offer

support to your co-workers and management when possible.

Refuse to engage in the sleazier side of office politics and

soon management and your peers will take notice of you.

You will win their support and respect.

Don't be afraid to toot your own horn to management. Don't

assume that they should know what you do all day. They

have their own agenda and may take notice of some things

that you do, but many things may go unnoticed. Your positive

attitude and activities will rally support and leave a lasting

impression to everyone.

It's ok to offer to take on additional responsibilities, but

only do it if you have the time or someone else hasn't

stepped up to the plate. Don't bite off more than you

can chew, it will make matters worse and make you

look incompetent. The trick is to show that you are

worth more and soon you will not only fit in, but also

come to be relied on for more important assignments.

You will be a player in the game of office politics, no

longer an outsider looking in. An increase in

responsibilities usually means a raise as well.

Playing the game of office politics well can lead to many

rewards in your career. In addition to fitting in and getting

personal recognition when an opportunity presents itself,

you also need to accept constructive criticism just as well.

Never take it personally, rather look at it as a chance to

grow and learn from mistakes. If you come off as defensive

when you are being criticized, it will sabotage any chance

you have of becoming part of a group.

Know your limitations, toot your own horn, play by the rules,

make your talents shine and most of all, respect yourself

and those around you. Remember that you will not be able

to please all of the people all of the time. But pleasing those

that count, those in authority and those that you work closely

with is equal to winning half the battle. Be subtle, make the

transition as seamless as possible and make yourself useful.

Only then will you have a chance at winning the war. It is the

easiest way to survive office politics in any company.

Article written by Simone Emmons.

Next Paragraph..

Human Resource Career

Video on First Day At New Job