In a nutshell

Key Messages from Part 2

• �  Your reputation will follow you through your work life. Build a good one

• �  When you are at work, whether it’s in person, or online, people will be judging you

• �  Relationships change as you transition from education to work. Try to manage personal and professional relationships

• �  Your attitude can be worth a lot more than your educational qualifications

• �  New starters need to learn the work language

• �  Never criticise or complain at work

• �  Look for things to keep you motivated

• �  Be optimistic and do things that develop a positive self-image

• �  Support your reputation by being ethical in all your dealing with people

• �  Team playing at work is a skill – look for ways to improve it

• �  There will be jargon at work. Be patient. Don’t let it overwhelm you

• �  You are going to meet all sorts of people at work. Be friendly, but be professional. It’s all about the job.

• �  Be cautious about building friendships at work. They can backfire badly

• �  There are heaps of ways to self-improve. Adopt the ones that suit you

• �  Politics at work is real. Don’t meddle in them as a new starter. Focus on the job