Find Your Groove

As you start your new role, demonstrate a high level of professionalism from day one. Don't waste time establishing this reputation! Many people have a sluggish start to their career and don't demonstrate a high level of potential because they are still maturing from the college lifestyle.

If you want to elevate within the company quickly, then demonstrate your advanced maturity, ambition and career focus the following ways:

-Show up early each day

-Be on time to meetings and work

-Take initiative and get things done

-Be reliable and maintain a great attitude

-Build effective relationships quickly

-Show eagerness to learn and take ownership

-Your daily (and general) mindset should focus on driving impact and value to the company by doing your job very well

Doing these things from the beginning will prevent you from having to "learn" or be corrected into these professional behaviors. Also, it avoids you having to battle an initial reputation of immaturity and unreadiness for greater responsibility.