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How can I be better at my new job?

How can I really keep my new job? how can I really perform well on my new job?

  • I jus had got a new job at best buy. I felt like it was a miracle that i had got this job, because it's a tough time right now especially with this rough economy threw this recession. I had been looking for a job for a while , so im so glad that i have this new job. i am a friendly person and i like to meet new people, but i don't know if its to the point that im too friendly and that i let that get in the way of me performing well at my job . A lot of people tell me that i shouldn't really be concerned about friends, that my mind should be focus on working hard and making my money . plus i hear people say that your co-workers are fake and they will stab you in the back anyways just to get ahead . so can someone please help me with this advice on keeping my new job, because im so scared of getting fired and dont wanna lose this new job.

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    Rules of the workplace, you should know these: 1. Trust no-one. Your boss can turn quicker than you think. 2. Play the game. Your boss wants something, you do it. They'll have their own bosses to deal with, they don't need people answering back. 3. Ask no questions, respect the decisions made by authority. If you disagree, by all means query it but ultimately its not your call. Openly say "its not for me to say," 4. Dress well and smile. People are human. Yes make friends. It's almost crucial. But don't trust them. Go out your way to say hello to them. Introduce yourself. Smile. If you've some time, ask if they need any help. Draw a line though, don't offer everyone help everytime. They'll abuse it. 5. Sticks and stones. Yeah, you might make friends. You might meet some nasty people too. Par of the course, get over it. 6. Have ideas. Have a plan. This job isn't your life. You don't want to tell your boss you're planning on leaving the company, but you do want to indicate/suggest you have an ambition far greater than what the company offers. Don't even joke about leaving the company.. it won't go round and if your friends hear it, although they might agree, it will get back to the boss. 7. Stick to it. You'll do well on your first day. You'll do well on your second day. Your first month you'll be fine. But one idle Tuesday next March.... you going to be doing just as well then? Don't let your standard slip. Get into a routine of doing a rain check every other week or so. 8. Never be late. Never underestimate anyone. You might get away with being late IE not be told off, but it gets noticed. Don't be the elephant in the room. 9. Never talk about religion, politics, confidential info or who's shagging who. Tables will turn. 10. Know your job. Know what you got to do. And do more, go beyond. If you're dealing with money, but all the notes the right way round. Never underestimate a tidy workplace. 11. Teas coffees toilet breaks. Have them, but not often. They may not get regulated, but it's that elephant in the room again. People may not talk about it, but they'll notice it. 12. Expect to stay late. Use the time to make sure the works done and do some more. 13. Earn your money. That's what it's all about. But don't tell your boss that. You're only interested in the success of the company... right? Make your customers happy.

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I'd say that your number one bet is to work your *** off for the customer. Best Buy is retail - if I've learned anything from retail, everything revolves around the customer. If the customer is unhappy, you're more likely to lose your job. If the customer is happy, you're more likely to keep your job. Cozying up to to your bosses certainly won't hurt, either. If your bosses like you, then you're set. I wouldn't worry about coworkers too much - they're easy to ignore, but I'd suggest making at least one good friend.

Alex

There is nothing you can do if people are only out to use you. obviously you dont want to be taken advantage of, but you still want to be friendly and outgoing! its hard to find, but there is a balance, trick is you have to find it yourself! its true, if you really want to keep your job, your main focus should be completing the tasks your boss puts in front of you and doing everything to the best of your ability! make sure you have a goal! to be a good employee should be at the top of your list. im sure you have friends that you hang out with outside of work, so have your work friends (or acquaintances) at work, and the people you trust are the ones you wanna spend the rest of your time with!

mariah m

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I worked at Best Buy a long time ago. I don't remember anyone getting fired for poor performance, just theft. So as long as you do your job you should be fine. When I worked there, there were different departments: Sales, Inventory, Merchandising, Customer Service. If you really want to get in good, don't be afraid to do helpful things for the other departments. Making things easy for the other departments will go along way, I remember helping inventory when I could and getting some gift card or whatever incentive they were doing at the time.

enjoyhic

what is with this guy here, leaving this link on questions, he left it on one of mine too, DOESNT EVEN RELATE BUDDY

Justin

Ask for a raise lol!!

Clubpenguin Elite Access

personally, i think most employers like friendly employees. so keep it up! after all, they hired you knowing that you were a super friendly person. so keep being friendly, but dont necessarily expect the same back from your co-workers b/c you cant really trust them with personal info. definitely be friendly to the customers though! if you work hard & are polite theres no reason for you to get fired so dont worry!

they usually hire a lot of seasonal help and judge you by how you work over the season as to weather or not let you go. what exactly does your job entail? are you a cashier? if you are then you need to really focus on selling those magazines and promotional stuff!!! selling is key for best buy. aside from that, always seem busy, dont be late or call off. and whatever you do dont steal anything, including those gift cards you scan and give people (like free 20$) because they spent over 100, (its easy to because they dont realize that they should get one) and yea your coworkers will probably be really selfish. i mean be freindly and talk to them while youre there but dont trust anyone right away

lish

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