Career Article 135:
Checklist for Success in Your First Job

By Tamara Dowling, CPRW

• Maintain a good appearance and neat grooming.
• Attend work regularly.
• Be punctual: work start times, meetings, and appointments.
• Complete your assignments on time, every time.
• Meet production goals; no excuses.
• Commit to the position, and stick to it.
• Maintain open communication with your manager.
• Make sure you understand your assignments. If you don't, get clarification.
• Act professionally. Treat those around you with respect.
• Be ready to learn and adapt to your new environment.
• Keep a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Avoid gossip and negative co-workers.

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