My first job: Advice on being a good "entry-level" associate?

Question

I'll be starting my first job soon, and love to get some advice on how to be a good employee. I.e. what's the best way to approach your boss for work? Should you even ask for work when you're done? how can you make yourself "stand out" in the crowd?

Just a few questions that i had on top of my head.. Should you call, email, or walk up to your boss's desk if you are idle and have nothing to do (or simply have a question?)

I've had someone tell me that its best to go to your boss with a proposed solution, rather than how to do it (i.e. when you first get an assignment). I think the advice is great, even if it is "obvious". I'd love to hear more advice if anyone is willing to share!

P.S. I'll be entering into the consulting field.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Don't try to be a know- it-all and be mindful of other people.   Start to try and form professional relationships with those that you work with and observe.  After a week you'll start to figure out the dynamics of your workplace.   As to your boss keep him/her in the loop as to your work load don't wait until the last second to say that you don't have any work to do.  Approach when you can see things becoming complete and that way the two of you can plan ahead. Always try to have a clear workspace at the end of the day.  Even if it is putting your work away in a locked cabinet.   And if there's one thing that I would ask you not to forget is that if you make a mistake don't try and cover it up.  People make mistakes that's how we learn and it's expected.  But if you cover it up or lie about it your boss will look at it as a matter of trust.

It's not as scary as you think - good luck.