Starting new job tomorrow

SaulXvX

I'm 19 and tomorrow Is my first day of a 4 month contract job. I am really nervous and my anxiety is killing me. I'm worrying about everything. Will everyone be nice, will I mess up on my first day.. also, the dress code says smart casual, but I was thinking of going in a suit, just to make a good first impression and so I can get a feel of what everyone else wears. Any advice for my first day would be great, thanks. Oh and FYI I'm in the IT industry.

Nik 99

Hello. You didn't mention what your new job is. Help desk I'm guessing? I think it's fine to play it safe and go with your suit if you want. I doubt you'll end up doing much on day 1. Probably show you around the building and run you through health and safety. Also introduce you to staff you'll be working with. It will be fine!

....also it was kind of a given your in IT. Would have been a tad weird if you weren't when posting on a site dedicated to IT exams =P

mikey88

Don't wear a suit. They're giving you a dress code for a reason. You'll only make yourself uncomfortable and everyone else around you. Other than that, be friendly, smile and just do your best.

Good luck.

networker050184

Agree with mikey88, I wouldn't go with a suit. They told you what to wear. You'll make a great impression by showing you can listen!

Other than that, relax. Everyone has the first day jitters. Be friendly, take notes and ask questions. Now is the time to get a good understanding of what you're doing. Not messing up something simple a month from now because you were too nervous to ask someone.

Good luck!

scaredoftests

RELAX! You will be fine

NetworkingStudent

SaulXvX wrote: »

I'm 19 and tomorrow Is my first day of a 4 month contract job. I am really nervous and my anxiety is killing me. I'm worrying about everything. Will everyone be nice, will I mess up on my first day.. also, the dress code says smart casual, but I was thinking of going in a suit, just to make a good first impression and so I can get a feel of what everyone else wears. Any advice for my first day would be great, thanks. Oh and FYI I'm in the IT industry.

I'm not sure what smart casual is..... if you,re not sure what smart casUsal is then goimNg in a suit won,t hurt things in my opion. Best advice I can say for your 1st day is be a sponge, use common sense, and follow the
golden rule.

Cisco Inferno

No suit. Follow their instructions. No one wears a suit their first day unless they are pulling in 100k/yr. Wear a simple button down shirt, solid or minimal stripes/checkers. wear plain black/gray/brown/blue pants. Non pleated unless youre an old man from the 90s. wear black or brown leather shoes. Belt must match that color. keep the top unbuttoned. New hires are expected to be USELESS for the first few months. Accept the great opportunity. Don't act like a know-it-all. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A FRESH NOTEBOOK FOR NOTES. WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING. ASK MANY QUESTIONS. Try not to ask the same questions over and over again. You want to always ask NEW questions. Where do you live? Check out some fast fashion places like H&M/Forever21. Got a little cash? go to UniQlo/Express. Your goal is to look smart. Not like someone who cant follow instructions.

soccarplayer29

+1 No suit

I'd go dress slacks, nice ironed button-down, dress shoes, no tie (optional).

As other said, go in there energized/excited and take the first couple days to learn the ropes and know your role and ask lots of relevant questions.

TheFORCE

soccarplayer29 wrote: »

+1 No suit

I'd go dress slacks, nice ironed button-down, dress shoes, no tie (optional).

As other said, go in there energized/excited and take the first couple days to learn the ropes and know your role and ask lots of relevant questions.

Listen to this guy.

Erind

Definitely No suit!.

Business casual is what you need. Buttoned shirt, khaki style pants is your play . If you never had a job in IT before just try to pick up the little things. You might have down the basics but there are so many stupid stuff that will be company specific and you need to pick them up before you can be useful

Erind

Definitely No suit!.

Business casual is what you need. Buttoned shirt, khaki style pants is your play . If you never had a job in IT before just try to pick up the little things. You might have down the basics but there are so many stupid stuff that will be company specific and you need to pick them up before you can be useful

EANx

Agree, no suit. I would wear the tie, it'll look good if you do a walk-around to the different sections for introductions with non-IT people but then you can loosen it or remove it later if you choose to. Do wear good shoes though, this is not the day to wear Chucks.