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

Build effective relationships quickly

Show eagerness to learn and take ownership

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.