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How to Make a Great First Impression in Your New Job

Posted on November 2019

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It is unlikely that huge demands will be made of you on your first day of a new role within the banking and financial sector in Singapore. Your new employer most likely has a timetable of meetings with HR professionals to outline rules, teach processes and fill out paperwork.   

However, every interaction you have will be a chance to make a first impression, and it will cost dearly to see your first day as an opportunity to slack off. While your work calendar remains clear, it is important to work on getting to know your new team members, engage with the information you are provided with, and approach your new role with confidence. 

From arriving early through to making your first work friend, use this guide to make the best first impression as possible in your new role.    

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