10 Tips You Need to Hear Before Starting Your New Job

5. Share your mind-blowing ideas

As soon as you get in tune with your role and the people around, try to speak up more whenever comments, suggestions or questions are being solicited. Professional workplaces allow its members to air their concerns, so you should share your thoughts whenever possible. Found a more efficient way to do something? Let your superiors know.

Don’t let your brilliance go to waste. You are being paid money for it.

4. Lead by example

It is said that one person is capable of influencing at least five others. This comes in handy when you’re trying to make a good impression at your new job. Instead of bashing your seatmate for always being late, show him the perks of always being on time (read: no memos and no pay deductions).

Embody the good values you want to see in the organization. Instead of preaching, practice it. Not only will you feel better about yourself, you will also build a respectable reputation.

3. Remember all your #lifegoals

No matter how fun a job may be, there will still be days when you’ll find yourself in a rut. On mornings when you find it hard (or harder) to get up, remind yourselves of your motivations for going to work. Think: three more days and sweldo naaaaa!

But no, seriously, go beyond the money and remember your goals. Why are you doing this? What is it that you want to achieve? It is for a dream house? Is it for you family? Are you saving up for a wedding or a grand vacation? Or you just want to make your mama proud? Whether it be long- or short-term goals, what’s important is that it gives you motivation and something to look forward to. Don’t forget the answer/s to “Para kanino ka bumabangon?” and continue to visualize those goals. You’ll immediately feel ready to go!

2. Have courage and become a better version of yourself everyday

Never ever stop learning. Attend seminars or lectures that will help you perform your job well. Take on bigger tasks and challenge yourself. As already mentioned: kailangan lumelevel-up. 

1. Think how lucky you are to have a job and enjoy what you do

This and #3 are essentially the same. Remind yourself how lucky you are to have a paying job. And if you can’t love your job (because takot ka nang mag-mahal), at least learn to enjoy it.

We wish you good luck on your new job! 

BONUS: Don’t be afraid to acknowledge if something isn’t working for you

Got a constant nagging feeling that the job isn’t really a good fit for you? Even after you’ve tried all the tips listed above? The maybe it’s time you start over again and give yourself a break. Give yourself a chance to try something else. Pursue that writing passion of yours or try a career in the BPO industry at Ibex Global Philippines where everyone — with the right attitude — can be a superstar!