First day on the job

1. Your first days on the job: Making a good
impression

2. Our Agenda
1. Objectives
2. Introductions
3. Activity 1: Vocabulary review
4. Activity 2: Discussion
5. Activity 3: Dialogue
6. Activity 4: Tips on how to make a good impression at work
7. Activity 5: Case studies
8. Activity 6: Dictation
9. Activity 7: Practice giving advice

3. Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words related to your first day at work
2. To learn tips about how to make a good impression at
work
3. To learn how to give advice

4. • What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions

5. Vocabulary Review
Activity 1

6. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nationut
To take the initiative
To avoid gossip
To show appreciation
To learn the ropes
To share recognition
To network
To organize yourself
to meet people for professional or business purposes
to work well with others and share praise
to not talk negatively about others when they are not present
to take the first step or be the first to take action
to show you are thankful
to have things neat and in order
to learn new things about a job
to share praise with other deserving people
Team spirit

7. Activity two: Fill-in-the-blank
1. ______________ with others. Get to know as many people as you can.
2. Find someone that can help you ______________________________ .
3. Be careful ______________________ . Don’t say anything bad about others.
4. Make sure you _____________________ . Keep your work area neat and clean.
5. ______________________ . Say thank you to those who help you.
6. Show your ____________________ . Try to work with others.
7. ______________________ with others. Give credit to others who deserve it.
8. __________________ . Do not wait until you are told what to do. Get to work!
learn the ropes
Share recognition
team spirit show appreciation
to avoid gossipnetwork
organize yourself
take the initiative

8. Group discussion
Activity 2
• Have you recently started a new job?
• How was your first day on the job?
• Do you have any advice for someone’s
first day on the job?

9. Listen to a dialogue.
• What important points do you hear?
Activity 3
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10. Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia
So, I heard you got the job. Congratulations!
Thank you!
When do you start?
I start next Friday.
You must be so excited!
That’s natural. Everyone is a little nervous before they start a new job.
I suppose.
I am , but I am also nervous.
You know, the last session of the job seminar I attended was
specifically about how to make a good impression during your first week
on the job.
Johanna
Alicia Great! Maybe you can give me some pointers.

11. Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia See you!
Sure. Well, for starters, make sure you dress professionally. Even if you
are a little overdressed, that is ok.
That makes senses. Any other pointers?
Yes. Try to get to know the names of your fellow employees. This is sure to
make a good impression. You may make some friends too!
I can understand that!
Well, thanks a lot Johanna. I really appreciate your help!
That’s always a good thing. Any other ideas?
Sure. Always arrive at work a little early, but never leave work early!
That would definitely make a bad impression.
Johanna One more thing, Alicia: if you have any questions, be sure to ask your boss.
No problem. Have a great day on Friday!

12. Let’s learn some important tips on how to
make a good impression at work!
Activity 4

13. 1. Show your team spirit!
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• Share recognition with others.

14. 2. Have a positive attitude!
• Always look for the good in people and situations.
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15. 3. Dress professionally
• Better to overdress than underdress.
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16. 4. Be on time
• Make sure you don’t arrive late or leave early.
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17. 5. Try to remember names
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• Remember names of colleagues and management.

18. 6. Ask questions
• If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask for help or
clarification.
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19. 7. Take notes
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• Write down questions or observations.

20. 8. Be as independent as possible!
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• Don’t always wait to be told or shown what to do.

21. 9. Get to know the company
• Continue to learn about the employer and the corporate culture.
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22. 10. Avoid gossip
• Be sure not to say negative things about others.
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23. 11. Do not discuss personal matters at work
• At work, focus on work.
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24. 12. Get involved in after work social
activities
• These are great opportunities to meet and get to know your co-
workers better.
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25. 13. Speak less, listen more
• Remember you have 2 ears, but only 1 mouth!
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26. 14. Show appreciation to those who help you
• This is another great way to build bridges.
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27. 15. Find a mentor
• A great way to learn the ropes of the workplace and avoid
mistakes.
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28. 16. Set goals and stay organized
• This will help you to work more effectively.
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29. 17. Have regular meetings with your boss
• Meet with your boss to let him/her know how things are going or
if there is any confusion on your part.

30. 18. Network, network, network!
• Making connections at work is a great opportunity to build
professional connections.
• Update your job title on Social Media and connect with new co-
workers in the digital space.
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31. Case studies
Read the studies.
• What can these people do to make a good impression at
work?
Activity 5
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32. Case Study 1
Tatiana’s first day at work is tomorrow. She’s
nervous because she doesn’t know if she should
dress casually or a little more formal.
What should she do?

33. Case Study 2
What should she do?
During Samsun's first day on the job, another employee
began to speak negatively about a fellow worker.

34. Case Study 3
Adel was given a task to do on his second day at work,
but he is not exactly sure about how to get started.
What should he do?

35. Case Study 4
Tomas has been working at his company for 3 weeks now.
He has always arrived on time and left at the prescribed
time. Now though, he has made friends with another
employee who always leaves work 5-10 minutes early.
Today he wants Tomas to walk to the bus with him.
What should Tomas do?

36. Case Study 5
Jorge has been at his company for 5 weeks now. One
colleague in particular has gone to great lengths to help
him “learn the ropes”.
What should Jorge do?

37. Dictation
• Write what you hear!
Activity 6

38. Dictation 1
Maintain a positive attitude. Always look for the best in
people and situations.

39. Dictation 2
Find a mentor. It’s a great way to avoid making mistakes!

40. Dictation 3
Keep your boss informed. Always let your boss know if
you are having any problems, or have any questions.

41. Dictation 4
Networking is a great way to make professional
connections.

42. Dictation 5
Do not discuss personal business at work. At work, focus
on work.

43. Let’s practise giving advice.
What can I do to make a good impression my first day at
work?
Activity 7
You should … You shouldn’t …
You must … You must not …

44. Review: What did you learn
today?
• 8 new words related to your first day at work
• Tips on how to make a good impression your first
days on the job.
• How to give advice.

45. Thanks for attending.
See you next time!