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Of course, when starting any new job it’s important to make an exceptional first impression. After all, building meaningful relationships with your managers and coworkers plays a key role in your professional satisfaction. Ultimately, making a positive impression at your place of employment helps build a rewarding career until your retirement day.

What follows are a few tips on how to make a great impression at your employer. Leverage these insights to keep your career on an upwards path to success. In the end, this approach helps you forge professional friendships that pay dividends throughout your career.

Show Respect to Your Fellow Coworkers

You need to respect your managers and the executive team at your employer. Additionally, be sure also to pay similar respect to your coworkers. Make it a point to listen to their opinions and never speak poorly about anyone behind their back. The Golden Rule applies in this case, as you want everyone to treat you similarly.

Take Responsibility for Any Mistakes

No matter the industry, any professional sometimes makes mistakes. The real problem happens when you fail to take responsibility for any of your errors. It gets even worse if you try to deflect the blame onto your coworkers or a vendor. Many companies judge their employees for their reaction to a personal mistake. Ultimately, taking ownership of the problem and treating it as a learning opportunity remains the best way to handle things.

Never Talk About Politics and Religion

An easy way to make a poor impression at work involves talking about politics and religion. So be sure to never bring up any controversial topics at work. This is the case even when going out to lunch with your coworkers. Keep any watercooler discussions to sports, movies, music, and the weather to maintain office goodwill.

Always Perform With Grace Under Pressure

Stepping up during crunch time on a project or when a crisis happens makes a great impression on managers. Handling the situation in a calm and clear-minded fashion shows your bosses that they were right when hiring you. In the end, do whatever it takes to ensure the project gets completed, or the crises gets diffused. Note that this is the right approach when dealing with your own mistakes, as noted earlier.

 

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