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The Dos and Don'ts of Starting Your New Job

Getting a job is hard work, especially for new college grads or anyone who’s been out of the workforce for a while. You spend weeks on end applying, preparing, and interviewing—so when you finally do land that gig, you’re ready to breathe a sigh of relief.

But, not so fast! In fact, it’s just as important to impress during those early days on the job as it was during the interview process.

From making connections to following up with your managers the right way, there’s some critical new job etiquette to keep in mind. Click on the infographic below to get some pointers for everything you should (and shouldn’t) do.


Infographic courtesy of Socialcast. Photo of man walking courtesy of Shutterstock.