How to get ahead in your job when you don't know anyone
A study finds that new recruits with limited or no managerial connections, but who have strong ties with their co-workers and favourable self-evaluations, are just as successful in adjusting to their new roles as those with connections.
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YOU'VE aced a daunting interview process and landed yourself in an amazing new job; but as you contemplate your first day, the dreaded new job jitters set in.
Starting a new job can be nerve-racking, even for the bravest recruit. One way to ease the transition into your new role is to leverage your connections with people high up in the company.
However, many new starters won't have such connections. So what are the alternatives to help you settle in and navigate your way to new opportunities to grow and prove yourself? And for companies that face increasing new-hire turnover rates, what can they do to help their new recruits succeed?
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