{"id":3752,"date":"2015-06-29T09:20:43","date_gmt":"2015-06-29T03:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.officechai.com\/?p=3752"},"modified":"2015-09-02T09:32:18","modified_gmt":"2015-09-02T04:02:18","slug":"first-day-at-work-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/officechai.com\/learn\/first-day-at-work-2\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Things You Must Do On Your First Day At Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">First days at work can sometimes decide the rest of your tenure in a company. I still look at my first day at Google fondly, fresh out of college and first time in a corporate environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">However, there are some things I wish I did or didn\u2019t do, that would\u2019ve helped the rest of my journey at Google.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">I\u2019ve changed several jobs since then and here\u2019s what I have learnt about making the most out of your first day or even the first week at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b><b>1. Dress well, but not over the the top<\/b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/rhianna1.gif\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3763\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/rhianna1.gif?resize=500%2C750\" alt=\"rhianna\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">I know you\u2019ve been told this multiple times, but here\u2019s the catch. In a bid to make a first great impression, people tend to go over the top. So there\u2019s no need to dig out that 4 piece tuxedo set or be buckled under a ton of jewelery. Just keep it subtle but classy, neat but not finicky, and a basic set of formals does the job just fine. Definitely avoid blingy or blindingly colourful stuff. Conversely, avoid wearing dirty or worn-out clothes at any rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>2. \u00a0Do a sniff test<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This can&#8217;t be said enough. While you don\u2019t have to shower in deodorant or strong perfume, you can\u2019t afford to turn up looking like something the cat brought in. Nothing gets gossip going and people avoid you like cancer if you stink or have bad body odour. Goes without saying, have a shower before leaving to the office, but just an additional check, make sure to pay a quick visit to the loo on reaching the office and doing a last minute sniff test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>3. Get there early<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Turning up late on your first day at work may reflect badly on your discipline and make a bad first impression. If you\u2019re not sure of the location, use google maps, estimate distance and traffic well in advance and plan accordingly. If possible, do even a test round before the date, to the office to get a fair idea of the location and time taken to get there. Budget another 15 minutes to figure out the exact location in the building, especially in case of large tech parks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>4. Practise a round of introduction<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hi.gif\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-809 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Hi.gif?resize=500%2C279\" alt=\"Hi\" width=\"500\" height=\"279\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/279;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Prepare to get a lot of \u201cSo where are you from? \u201c or what your story like\u201d. Do not fumble or stutter. Practice a few basic questions beforehand so you end up coming across as confident, smart and well put together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>5. Have a sense of humour about you:<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">You\u2019re likely to meet a lot of people today. Fellow joinees, trainers, mentors and future colleagues. Other than being completely ready to introduce yourself, a hint of humour would go a long way. So for example, if someone asks you \u201cWhy this company\u201d, instead of the usual run of the mill \u201cgrowth and ambition\u201d spiel, you could try a swig at some humour, even self-deprecatory if you like and go \u201cWell, this is the only company that\u2019ll have me!\u201d Don\u2019t forget to put forth a \u201cjust joking \u201d disclaimer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>6. Be prepared to display your talent:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">In a lot of companies, first day means round of introductions and sometimes even a round of \u201cnon known facts\u201d about you which you will be asked to show in front of 50 other people. Do not try to be modest and definitely don\u2019t go \u201cOh I don&#8217;t have any talents as such\u201d because it\u2019s likely you have one talent for sure and this is an opportunity to show good sportsmanship. So if you sing well, keep a song ready just in case. And if you\u2019re a funny bones, nothing like bit of a quick standup act to get everyone in the splits and love you.<strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>7. Avoid being a sour puss<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Let&#8217;s face it, no matter how much we like gossiping, nobody likes a sour puss. Try not to have a strong opinion or piss off some people by counteracting their views. Have a good listening ear, and an appreciative tone about you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>8. Don\u2019t bitch<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/bitch-about-the-job.gif\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1782 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/bitch-about-the-job.gif?resize=548%2C309\" alt=\"bitch about the job\" width=\"548\" height=\"309\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 548px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 548\/309;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">It\u2019s possible you\u2019ve joined a workplace after others, or had very different expectations of what it\u2019d be like. But try not to degrade your new workplace with constant whining or criticism. Remember that people are excited to be here and have been looking forward to it for sometime. Don\u2019t ruin it for them. People like hanging with positive, cheerful people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>9. Take initiative<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">As your first day at work, you may have a lot of expectations and feel a sense of entitlement. You won\u2019t always have elaborate team lunches or activities planned for you. Don\u2019t let that special day fizzle out without a trace. Take charge and get things started. Initiate a lunch or a coffee session and gather people up. You may feel shy to do it, but everyone loves a person who can galvanise a group. Be that person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>10. Avoid making a loud statement<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/workkk.gif\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-108 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/workkk.gif?resize=500%2C230\" alt=\"workkk\" width=\"500\" height=\"230\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/230;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">While you may have a vibrant personality and love making loud statements, \u00a0it\u2019s best to keep it low on the first day to avoid polarizing future friends. Remember most people like to be with a person who comes across as easy-going, and well-adjusted. making statements like \u201cWhy do people have Non veg food?\u201d or \u201cI hate this celebrity\u201d may cost you some goodwill with the people with opposing views.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>11. Keep your phone away<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/why-would-you-take-pictures-of-that.gif\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-510 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/why-would-you-take-pictures-of-that.gif?resize=466%2C304\" alt=\"why would you take pictures of that?\" width=\"466\" height=\"304\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 466px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 466\/304;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Yes, you need to update 15 relatives about your new workplace, post selfies and live tweet the event. But all of this can wait. Today is one of the most important days of your career. Impressions and connections made today will go a long way. So it\u2019s important to pay heed to what the HR has to say about employee benefits, or connecting with that fellow joinee from your city, rather than updating strangers about your day and alienating people around you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>12. Ask questions <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">You\u2019re likely to have a lot of orientation sessions by various people from the company. Let me assure you these sessions are far and few in between once you\u2019re well into the company. Take this opportunity to ask questions pertaining to employee benefits, dos and donts and if higher level executives are taking any session, this is a good opportunity to interact and ask questions on the company strategy etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>13. But don\u2019t be that guy<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Everyone knows that one guy who has questions in droves, and answers to most questions raised in a session. Sure, you\u2019d love to show off how well-read or perceptive you are. However most people around you may just take you to be a show-off or a bore. Try keeping your questions and answers in moderation, giving others a chance too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>14. Maintain professionalism<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/squirming-commute.gif\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-398 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/squirming-commute.gif?resize=459%2C262\" alt=\"squirming commute\" width=\"459\" height=\"262\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 459px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 459\/262;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">While networking and getting to know people on your first day is nice and recommended, getting too up close, asking personal questions or getting too pally can wait until you know people better. So no asking someone \u201cWho is in their family?\u201d or \u201cIf they\u2019re single or married\u201d is a bad idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>15. Don\u2019t add them immediately on social media<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/socialmedia.gif\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3773 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/socialmedia.gif?resize=499%2C212\" alt=\"socialmedia\" width=\"499\" height=\"212\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 499px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 499\/212;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">It\u2019s understandable you would like to keep in touch with the people who\u2019ve joined with you or people you&#8217;ve met today but it\u2019s also slightly creepy to add everyone you\u2019ve met on social media! Try and interact them on a professional medium, a group or just wait until you\u2019ve eased into the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">16. Finding romance can wait!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/coffeebreak1.gif\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-551 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/coffeebreak1.gif?resize=500%2C300\" alt=\"coffeebreak\" width=\"500\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Yes this may sound weird, but I\u2019ve known of people who have looked to find a date or hook themselves up right on the first day of work. Yes office relationships happen all the time and there\u2019s nothing wrong with seeking a date at work. But that can definitely wait. You\u2019ve just spotted a pretty girl, but it doesn\u2019t have to mean staring her out the entire time your future boss is holding forth about work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>17. Take a photo<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">This is a special day, and one of the many \u2018firsts\u201d in your life. \u00a0Once you\u2019ve spent some time in the company, you may have fuzzy memories of the day but a photo will help keep it alive. Also it\u2019s the only thing you can never go back in time and do. So, get a colleague or a friend to take a nice photo of yourself, (and we don\u2019t mean a 100 selfies) \u00a0at an office landmark to preserve this memory for posterity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><b>18. Learn people\u2019s names<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">You\u2019ll be introduced to a lot of people today and remembering their names may be a bit overwhelming but try. Mentally repeat their names, use associations, etc. after meeting someone. Helps to build a rapport with someone when the next time you meet them, you can address them by their name, rather than fumble or use a generic hey!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">19. Take a tour of the office<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">If you&#8217;re lucky, your HR team might have planned a tour or a game of treasure hunt. If not, just try to take a walk around in your free time and familiarise yourself with the infrastructure. Next few days, when you&#8217;re scheduled for meetings, and sessions, you&#8217;d waste less time in fumbling with your way around, and take charge of showing the people around. Plus, just walking around the office, observing gives valuable insights into the culture of the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">20. Be yourself<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/welcome.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/confident.gif\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3766 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.officechai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/confident.gif?resize=500%2C277\" alt=\"confident\" width=\"500\" height=\"277\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/277;\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">Cliched as it sounds, what this basically means is being comfortable with yourself. You will likely come across a lot of new faces, personalities, some of them very impressive, and some aspirational. However hold your ground. Don\u2019t buckle under pressure to be or look a certain way or try too hard. Remember you got placed in the company just like those others. So be confident, subtle, and keep a friendly demeanor. The most important part of your life has just started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">We wish you a great day at work. For more work related guidance, helpful tips, stories and fun stuff, do like <span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><a style=\"color: #33cccc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OfficeChai\" target=\"_blank\">OfficeChai<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First days at work can sometimes decide the rest of your tenure in a company. I still look at my first day at Google fondly, fresh out of college and first time in a corporate environment.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are some things I wish I did or didn\u2019t do, that would\u2019ve helped the rest of my journey at google.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve changed several jobs since then and here\u2019s what I have learnt about making the most out of your first day or even the first week at work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":3765,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learn"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>20 Things You Must Do On Your First Day At Work<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/officechai.com\/learn\/first-day-at-work-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"20 Things You Must Do On Your First Day At Work\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"First days at work can sometimes decide the rest of your tenure in a company. 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