At work: made a mistake with the boss?
Then you should follow three rules
Created: 06/28/2022, 11:51 am
By: Jasmin Pospiech
A false joke, drinking too much at a party or sharing political views: There are blunders in everyday working life that you can skilfully avoid.
The first day in a new job is always exciting.
After all, there are many new things to see and experience.
On the one hand, there are the work colleagues, who I hope you like, and on the other hand, the challenges and tasks that await you.
The first time is exciting for
newcomers
, but also exhausting.
At work: made a mistake?
Restraint is rarely required when it comes to promoting one's own career in the company.
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Finally, there are also some situations that need to be circumnavigated.
Otherwise you could make a bad impression right at the beginning and the start into your new working life will be more difficult.
But what to do if you have already
put your foot in
it?
Then the situation is embarrassing at first, but there is seldom any malicious intent behind it.
In order not to get caught in the first place, it is important to identify and avoid pitfalls early on.
This is the best way to proceed:
Thorough information
: If you are new to the company, you should find out in advance about meetings, special occasions such as celebrations or the dress code in the company.
This way you appear professional and make a good first impression.
This makes them feel safer and more comfortable and they radiate it.
Appear
politely : Those who appear polite and listen attentively from the start earn bonus points.
A smile on the lips makes most people seem more likeable.
In addition, you show respect for your new colleagues and superiors.
Therefore, it is also important to address people according to their name, academic degree and title.
Don't use first names!
Only when you are offered the "Du" can you accept it.
Be reserved:
Even if you are usually the joker who cracks one joke after the other - try to hold back a little in the first few days.
Don't interrupt when you're talking to someone, don't show off, and don't talk too much.
Otherwise, you will quickly come across as garrulous.
Instead, stay calm, listen, and ask questions.
This way you show that you really care about your work.
Show interest
: If you listen carefully and show interest in the work from the start, you will avoid any blunders.
For example, ask if you are unsure about something or a situation.
As a result, you make fewer mistakes and appear more competent at the same time.
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At work: This is what you should do when you make a mistake
However, if you've already made a faux pas at work, you'll have to bite the bullet, willy-nilly.
Then it is important that you bear the consequences and do not run away from the unpleasant situation.
Here's what you should do now:
1.
Apologize
if you offended someone or made a mistake.
2.
Tell your colleagues
about your mishap before false rumors spread.
3.
Take small mistakes with humor
and redirect the topic to something else.
In this way, you can react skilfully to possible smaller to larger blunders and at the same time save face.