Preparing for your first day

The key information will be detailed in here regarding your start times, dress codes, what you need to bring with you and who to meet / contact on your first day on the job. If in doubt, give your recruiter a call to confirm these details for you.

Your dress code should be communicated prior to your first day, but if you are unsure it’s always wise to make more of an effort than less!

You definitely do not want to be late on your first day, so plan your commute and factor in elements such as rush hour traffic, places to park, potential public transport delays to make sure you have plenty of time to get there.

The first day on the job can really vary depending on the role or company, so get a good night’s sleep and arrive ready for anything! You may be thrown straight in to a work project, or you may spend the day in formal inductions or training, so stay flexible!

There is often a lot to take in on day one, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. You may be using systems / technologies that are new to you, but don’t be afraid to shout up and ask for help if you need it.

Introduce yourself to colleagues, bed yourself into your team, try and remember people’s names and if you get an invite to lunch then why not accept it and start making some new work besties!

You can adapt a lot of the points above if so, but a couple of things to make sure of are:

1. Check what your POA is for your first day such as checking in for an online meeting / onboarding experience.
2. Ensure you have the right tools and technologies set-up to start.
3. Get access to internal comms channels e.g. Microsoft Teams /Slack.
4. Introduce yourself – drop a message round, jump on a call and connect with colleagues via LinkedIn!