How to Succeed in Your First Job Tips for New

Built around author Ed Holton's dynamic 12-step process- extensively field-tested and firmly grounded in research- these three volumes give new university graduates and their supervisors, as well as seasoned professionals who've changed jobs, essential insights and tools for mastering a variety of transition challenges.

Elwood F. Holton III is Professor of Human Resource Development and Executive Director of the Center for Leadership Development at Louisiana State University Sharon S. Naquin is Assistant Professor of Human Resource Development and Director of the Office of HRD Research at Louisiana State University

Preface

ix

The Art of Being New

1

(5)

What College Failed to Teach You

6

(8)

Adopt the Right Attitudes

14

(5)

Adjust Your Expectations

19

(2)

Master Breaking-in Skills

21

(4)

Manage the Impressions You Make

25

(3)

Build Effective Relationships

28

(4)

Become a Good Follower

32

(4)

Understand Your Organization's Culture

36

(3)

Adapt to the Organizational System

39

(3)

Understand Your New-Hire Role

42

(4)

Develop Work Smarts

46

(3)

Master the Tasks of Your Job

49

(2)

Acquire the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities You Need

51

(2)

Taking Responsibility for Your First-Year Success

53

(4)

The Quick-Start Learning Tool

57

(10)

Conclusion: Get on the ``Success Spiral''

67

(2)

Appendix A: Quick-Start Learning Templates

69

(9)

Appendix B: Quick-Start Personal Action Plan

78

(2)

Index

80

(4)

Related Books

84

(1)

About the Authors

85

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How to Succeed in Your First Job Tips for New College Graduates

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