Get the best start for your job

TEC AoG 18815 Plan Your Career Advice pages webtiles v4 Get the best start for your job

Find out what to do before you start work, and in your first days in your new role.

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Accepted a job offer? Congratulations. Here’s how to prepare for your first day and weeks at work.

Your employment agreement should list your work hours, pay rate, and what tasks you will do. Also find out:

the date and time your employer expects you to start
where your workplace is – it may not be where your interview was
the dress code and whether you need to bring any special clothes, footwear or tools
whether a uniform is required, and if so where you get it and who’s responsible for cleaning it
if parking is provided.
Job offers and employment agreements

You may need to:

If your new job is not where you live currently, you’ll also need to find accommodation.

If this is your first job you may need to:

You don’t necessarily need to know how to do all the tasks in your job description when you start work. However, most employers want staff who:

ask if they’re not sure how to do something
are friendly and willing to work as part of a team
keep themselves safe at work
are problem-solvers and able to show initiative
Skills employers are looking for
Victoria University of Wellington website - employers’ wish list of graduate skills

Employment New Zealand's website has information about:

Updated 8 Oct 2020