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First Day At Your New Tech Job as a QA, SDET, or Dev
So you applied for a new job and had an interview. The interview went well and now they called you back asking when can you start. You decide on a start date and think now, what is next? This article will give you tips to help you out in your new role at your job.
1. Introduce Yourself
Even if you are an introvert, it is important that you introduce yourself at your new job. Try to introduce yourself to everyone that you see and ask their names. It is never too early to start building a rapport with your new coworkers even if they belong to a different apartment than what you will be working in.
2. No Dumb Question
Always think before you ask a question. Anything you can take 5 minutes to look up and find an answer to shouldn’t be asked. Anything else is fair game because you are still new and learning about the company as well as its best practices.
3. Take Notes
Always carry a pen and paper with you, especially when you go into meetings. Write down everything and use these notes as references as you start to progress in your job role.
4. Be Humble
Even if you already know the information that someone is trying to give you, openly…
