RU Tech Meetup Fall 2014 - How to Not Screw up your first Job.

This presentation was given at the Rutgers technology convention/meetup in the fall of 2014. The presentation goes over the importance of office etiquette and the basics of fitting in at your first tech job.

Transcript

1. How to not Screw up your First Job Erik Kamp Innovimobile
2. Setting a Timeline Planning your career future
3. “If you're the smartest one in the room, you're in the wrong room." –Unknown
4. Don’t get wrapped up and forget your plan. Plan to advance your skill set. If you are not learning move on.
5. Takeaway : ADVANCE!!!
6. Expectations Don’t overwork yourself
7. Do not overextend yourself, and overwork Set realistic lofty timelines Do not oversell yourself As a rule of thumb allow one to two hours more Projects are ALWAYS more complicated than expected Make sure your getting the right amount of sleep
8. Takeaway : The captain goes down with his ship
9. Be Confident not Cocky Do NOT be the office know it all
10. Be willing to admit when you do not know something. Being a know it all will give others the impression you are inexperienced. Do not be afraid to ask questions.
11. Takeaway : Do not lie about your abilities
12. Caution is REALLY a Virtue Don’t be THAT GUY
13. Be Careful how you Write your Emails Always write your emails in a professional manner. Make sure your content is work related.
14. Understand your Office Culture Try and abide by the office norms Do not be the office drone Do not come in late or extremely early
15. Takeaway : Be professional at all times
16. Be PART of your team Be sociable!!!
17. CONNECT with your coworkers! Always speak with those around you This will increase : Your network Technical skills Help you advance in your company
18. Be easy to approach Communication is really key! If you have a question do not be afraid to ask those around you for help. This will make you more approachable
19. Takeaway : F is for Friends that do stuff together
20. Is it Necessary? Do you really need the office goody?
21. Make sure it will help you complete a task or reduce work time. Give the item or permission back
22. Take away here is , is it NECESSARY !