31 July 2024
A New Placement Student’s Tips on How to Thrive During Your First Weeks
Hey I’m Lucy, RMP’s new placement student from the marketing team! I started this position a few weeks ago, which I thought was going to be super daunting, but instead was so chill and full of learning opportunities. Here are my tips for thriving during your first few weeks of work experience…
Trust Yourself
Always remember they hired YOU for a reason! Trust your talent and capabilities, but always remember you’re there to learn! Own it.
Always Ask Questions
You’re not going to be expected to know everything about everything when starting! A new job is an amazing learning opportunity, so be a sponge and soak it all up.
Talk To As Many People As You Can
Being a new face in a close-knit company can be tough, but throw yourself out there! Help people remember who you are. If you can, think of good conversation starters, for example: what team are you in? How long have you worked here? What’s your favourite part of your job?
They can also help you make connections with other people in the company. Some of these initial connections will almost certainly lead to long-term relationships.
Fake It Till You Make It
It’s so normal to be scared (trust me, I had to hype myself up before walking into the office on my first day) but don’t let these fears stop you! Your new coworkers will want to make just as good of an impression on you as you do on them, so don’t be hard on yourself!
You’ve got this!
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Written by Lucy
Lucy is the current marketing placement student at RateMyPlacement. She is familiar with the ups and downs of placement hunting and is excited to share her tips and tricks with everyone throughout her placement year. When Lucy’s placement here is finished, she will finish her Business Management with Marketing degree at the University of Birmingham.