Many of us have adapted to WFH life over the past two years, perhaps even participating in the so-called “great layoff” to avoid a forced return to a physical office. Now that we have the opportunity to start a job remotely, there’s no shortage of reasons to embrace the benefits of working from home over physical roles.
Starting a new remote job? Follow these 7 tips
Still, remote or not, the first day of a new job is terrifying. All the wisdom about making a good first-day impression comes from personal practices from another world: the firm handshake, poking your head into someone’s office to introduce yourself, having lunch with a colleague to get to know them. Have all these nuances of the past disappeared? How can you translate these small but crucial connections into the first day of your remote job?
Toni Frana, career services manager at FlexJobs and Remote.co., shares her top tips for starting a new role remotely. Here are all the little things you can do from home to ensure you’re set up for success on day one.
Frana says frequent and proactive communication is crucial for both employees and employers. Different teams use different communication tools for different reasons, and you’ll want to be clear about exactly how your new team operates.
