I start a new job in less than a month and I’m pretty nervous (but excited). This is my first move to a different company since I graduated college (5 years ago). Any tips to help me be successful as I get started?

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Do what you were hired to do

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Very helpful, thank you

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Approach your new job with an open mind, be willing to learn new things, and get to know your colleagues and leadership.

You’ve got this 💪🏼.

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Find and build your network

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Two things I've found useful:
First, I am terrible with names, so either find a company resource that has pictures of people and their names, or start a personal document with the same info - I will often add a few notes about the person to the same document. This way, if I need to go and talk to Fred, I can quickly refresh my memory about who Fred is, what he looks like, what I know about him.
Second - and I'm more senior so this may not apply as much: first day is all about on-boarding and nothing else; first week is getting comfortable, setting up my workspace, finding my way around, starting to get to know people; first month is learning about the environment that I will be managing, maybe fixing some things but definitely not changing anything big.

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Take notes and ask questions when you don’t understand something.

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Don’t expect too much of yourself at first. It could be a few months before you’re able to consistently contribute. Be patient!

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You will do great. Soak in everything you can and ask lots of questions. You have got this.

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is Infosys going to start office soon? will wfh option provided ? please give some information

Has anyone has any luck getting a refund of NYC tax as a nonresident? I am paying tax because my office is in NYC but I never moved to NYC due to covid. I have been in Texas the entire 2020

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What happened to Deloitte's lactation support program. They still have the links in the material but non of them work. How can I order a new breast pump?

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Hi all. I am licensed in life, accident and health and am looking for new opportunities. I’ve been working in employee benefits in a small brokerage firm on a book of business of over 400 clients, I’m the only account manager. We’ve had 100% employer retention since I’ve been here. I am a high performer, but not sure I’m valued much at all . I want to reach the top and become partner in my career ; this is why I went to work for a small firm. My boss favors others when I do the most work!!

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Need EXPERT SUGGESTIONS!
10months into a project with skill mismatch.
Constantly being moved within teams.
This last team movement has played havoc.
Can't meet productivity anymore.
Can't meet target anymore.
No appraisal or SL movement yet.
No positive feedback on Workday.
I'm on wellness program for mental support.
Still calling me for RTO this Monday.
Are they planning PIP on me?
Should I put down my papers?

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@EY GDS why are some folks hesitated to tell their project name to others in EY GDS? Are there any risks involved?

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How do you maintain a social life while working in big law?

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How are you guys? Need any help in any topic? ping here.

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What topics would be of interest to attorneys looking to meet CLE requirements in 2021?

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I have an interview with Deloitte coming up in the next couple of weeks... any insight, suggestions, case interview tips, or general comments to share?

Thanks!

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Does your firm find out why you failed a clearance ? Asking bc I got fired from my first job out of college a couple years ago and didn’t report it on it company background check. I’m afraid if I fail my public trust, my current firm will find out and fire me for not reporting it on my prior employers.

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I left a great team and high-visibility, high impact project with a client that loved me for a few more $$.

Had I stayed, I would have been festering on comp and constantly worried about my financial future.
Since I've left, I feel financially secure but listless and bored with a lame team on what I've discovered is a skeezy upsell.

Anyone else had to deal with this? Did you boomerang back?

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I have a technical interview coming up with Accenture for a public sector consultant role. Does anyone have an tips/insights on how I can prepare/what I should be doing?
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I am currently looking to switch over from Accenture to GuidePoint Security. Anyone here from GuidePoint Security or knows much about them?

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Anybody supporting the Disinformation Governance Board at DHS?

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How realistic would it be to break $100K+ in jumping elsewhere? Either at C/SC level. Might be a silly question but I want see others perspective. TIA!

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Pubsec folks @ GH. Is a 95K offer for an exp. hire w/ MPA lowballing?

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Anyone here work in sales? Federal consulting feels a lot more like technical sales than anything else. Has anyone here made the jump from fed consulting to sales?

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If you had a choice, would you choose AFS or Deloitte GPS? The roles are different and I understand the differences between the two, I'm more concerned about company culture and support systems.

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Does anyone need a zero trust architecture environment mandated by the federal government. I can help.

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What’s the average salary for EY GPS Experienced Staff?

Just moved into federal so a little new to all of this. Has anyone had problems getting a public trust clearance?

Working on a Govt contract. Is it illegal to apply for a job at the same Agency but different department?

Currently at 105 base at D GPS (Fed) as a second year SC. Worth jumping to another big 4 this year? Have a TS clearance and non target mba, about 6 years exp

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Accepted offer1, a month later offer2 came in at 20% more. Both B4. How to best maneuver this without burning bridges? Should I ask offer1 to match? Should I just send them an email thanking them?

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What’s with all the hate against Guidehouse? I just got a job offer with them.

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