June 20, 2006 3:05 PM

Make the most of a new job
Posted by at 3:05 PM

Washington Post columnist Mary Ellen Slayter has some tips on how to make the best impression on higher-ups in a new position. Here's what she says:

Be mindful that while your company's lack of preparation for your arrival may seem disorganized or downright rude, they may be testing to see how you adapt. Do you proactively seek out the equipment you need or sit helplessly and twiddle your thumbs? Are you relaxed and accommodating, or do you throw a hissy fit because your (already) inundated colleagues didn't drop everything to make sure your work space was wrapped up for you in a pretty red bow?