While we can’t help you figure out how you’ll get your caffeine fix, we can supply with a few great reads that’ll ensure you have as smooth a transition as possible.
- Take an hour or so to update your social media profiles, let people know about the position, and double-check that there’s nothing incriminating online. (Hootsuite)
- Come up with a game plan for what you hope to accomplish early on. (Business Insider)
- Run through scenarios of how you’re going to make a stellar first impression when you meet your new colleagues. (Fast Company)
- Between figuring out where the bathroom is and how to get the finicky copy machine to work, you’ll also want to make sure you ask these five questions. (Forbes)
- Ask around and look at company photos to figure out what your unofficial dress code is before you walk in on day one. (Mashable)
- The beginning will be a blur of faces, so be sure you’ve got several responses prepared in case you forget a new colleague’s name. (LinkedIn)
- You’ll need an awesome notebook to keep track of everything thrown at you. Here are five great ones to check out. (Lifehacker)
- Get ahead on logistics by packing your work bag, preparing any documents you need to bring, and figuring out how long it will take you to get there. (Wise Bread)
- Research your team one more time and plan out ways to get to know everyone in the office better over the next several weeks. (The Daily Muse)
By Lily Herman | The Muse
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