'How do I start a new job smoothly?' (Managing Your Career) (Column)

Article Abstract:

How people conduct themselves in their new jobs shapes their future with the company to a large extent. Those that show good performance early in their new employment are likely to encounter little difficulty in establishing favorable long-term relationships and in furthering their careers within the organization. There are quite a number of measures that new employees can take to ensure that they are starting off on the right foot. These include demonstrating their willingness to work by arriving at the office early and staying after office hours, and by volunteering to do lowly tasks that older employees avoid. New employees would also do well to ask questions in a nonobstrusive way, to always keep their superiors informed of their progress and to develop good listening skills. Additionally, it would be advantageous for employees new in the company to be well-dressed and pleasant to everyone.

Social aspects, Column, Interpersonal relations, Organizational behavior, Workers, Social interaction

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'I reached my Peter Principle level. What do I do?' (level of incompetence) (Managing Your Career)

Article Abstract:

The decision to accept a job promotion should be based on the individuals' self-assessment of their own competence. Professionals should resist the temptation of immediate gratification presented by premature promotions if they recognize that they lack the knowledge and skills necessary for the competent performance of the new job. Without a solid foundation, over-eagerness to step up the career ladder too soon can end up as a short-term success and a long-term failure. The 'Peter Principle,' the point at which professionals reach a 'level of incompetence,' can easily be experienced by people who do not consider the necessary qualifications they would need to bring to a job with greater responsibilities. Employees who decline a promotion because of their shortcomings should be motivated to take measures to correct these deficiencies.

Employee promotions

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How can I grow under inferior leadership?

Article Abstract:

Accountants who find themselves working for incompetent or unskilled superiors are advised to follow four courses of action (prior to quitting): (1) promote yourself to others throughout the company; (2) develop a reputation as an influential person within the company; (3) improve communication skills and widen your audience within the company; and (4) avoid allowing your feelings about your manager to adversely affect the quality of your work. Also discussed are ways of avoiding the situation in the first place, by being more selective about accepting an employment offer.

Analysis, Human resource management, Leadership, Half, Robert

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