How to Be a Pro at Your First Job After Graduating College

How to Be a Pro at Your First Job After Graduating CollegeCongrats Youve snagged a job and are on the way to building your professional life. Tzu siche are five things you need to know to be your best self in the workplace. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Deal with your bossDo nothing but impress. If your boss asks you for something, accept the challenge and deliver the finished product without complications. Unless youre really stumped or confused by her instructions, find a way to get it done quickly, correctly, and well. Ask questions. Make sure you know exactly what is required from you and then do that, plus a little more. When possible, dont show anybody how the sausage is made. And never make your boss or coworkers look stupid in front of others.CommunicateYoure not in college anymore. The jokes you and your friends thought were funny in college probably arent. When in doubt, act more mature than you have ever felt. Dont gossip in the hallways, dont write emails angry, figure out how to express yourself professionally and conciselywhen to write an email vs. pick up the phone vs. swing by someones cubicle. Learn to listen. Dont blather on in meetings. Dont ever check your phone in the middle of a conversation its just rude. Be unimpeachable. Your future reputation thanks you.Deal with your coworkers in a courteous mannerBe nice. Dont say anything inflammatory or insensitive. Try and appreciate perspectives and experiences that are not your ownwho knows, you may learn something. Pick up a few troubleshooting skills to ingratiate yourself if youre the only Excel wizard on your team, chances are youll be called in to pinch hit often, and thanked profusely Drink less than you would by half at every work function. (Youre welcome.)Dresslike a proBe neat, but not ostentatious. Dont overdress, and definitely dont underdress. Present yourself professionally and without flash. Invest in a few quality pieces nice shoes, a decent bag, clothes that fit your body type and dont look sloppy. Keep your haircut neat. And beyond that, dont stress too much. Let your work speak for you.Evolve and excelYouve worked hard already. Thats how you got where you are. Now you just have to transition from the all-nighters and the energy drinks to the office life. Stay steady, find a project you can sink your teeth into, and keep your head down. When you make mistakesand you willrectify them quickly and learn from them.