New On the Job
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Getting ready for the first day of a new job can feel eerily similar to preparing for the first day of school. You plan your outfit, double-check that your bag is packed, wonder whom you’ll eat lunch with…But unlike high school, there’s a lot more to worry about than getting the cute guy in your homeroom to notice you. There are forms to fill out, office space to navigate, and, oh yeah, lots of work to get done. Here’s how to make the most of your first weeks on the job.


Written by: Susan Johnston
Susan Johnston is a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career and lifestyle topics for The Boston Globe, DailyCandy, and Self magazine, among others. You'll find her balancing her laptop and a chai latte at a local coffeeshop or online at www.susan-johnston.com.