Your Complete
Step 6
Settling into your new job
Tips
Québec has a set of labour standards that all employers must respect. If you have any questions about working conditions (paid holidays, vacations, etc.), visit the Commission des normes du travail or call 1-800-265-1414.
You’ve accepted a job. Now you have to prove to your employer that he or she did the right thing by hiring you.
Here are a few tips:
- Keep a positive attitude. Accept criticism and take heed of suggestions for improving your work.
- Be on time and stick to your work schedule.
- Dress appropriately. Follow the lead of your supervisor and colleagues.
- Accept responsibilities. Make sure you’re up to the task. Understand what your employer expects of you. If you’re not sure, ask.
- Treat everyone with respect. Being respectful is the key to a healthy work environment.
- Show initiative. Don’t always wait until you’re told to do something. If you see that a job needs doing, offer to do it.
- Be reliable. If you say you’re going to do something, do it.
- Support your colleagues.
- Control your emotions. Don’t let little misunderstandings blow up into major conflicts. Settle differences calmly and objectively. Displays of anger are frowned upon and could result in your losing your job.
- Speak well of the company you work for.