Brenda worked doing civil engineering drafting while working on her masters in civil engineering. She performed her work very well and received compliments from her supervisors. Unfortunately, she also possessed a confrontational attitude that irritated people. As a result she lost 3 jobs in 18 months while studying for her masters. She also lost 3 jobs in 18 after receiving her master’s. She finally recognized her problem and adjusted her attitude. She has held the last job for almost two years.
The Importance of Fitting In
You must fit into your work team, organization, or company to get ahead. Failing to fit in results eventually in termination. Managers and executives consistently list the need to fit in as one of three requirements for good employees.
Employees that do not fit into the work team create problems for the team or organization. For example, the team may lose:
- Cohesion among the team
- Morale and esprit de corps
- Productivity and efficiency
- The best employees
- Clients and customers
- Revenues and profits
These potential losses drive HR recruiters and hiring authorities to work very hard to only hire people that will fit in. Supervisors and managers to act quickly to eliminate the source of trouble when someone does not fit in.
Ways to How Fit In with the Team
On the other hand, by fitting in, you enhance your reputation and chances for receiving the biggest raises or the best jobs offered by the company. You fit in in several ways. We will outline a few ways, in the coming posts:
- Culturally
- Visually
- Conversationally
- Organizationally
- Professionally
- Socially
- Written rules
- Unwritten rules
- Support team members
- Stay connected with former friends & co-workers
- MYBLG (Make Your Boss Look Good)
In addition, we will outline methods to help you ensure you fit in, including:
- Find and listen to a mentor
- Develop a network inside and outside your work team or company
- Read and study good sources on business and culture
Wednesday we discuss understanding corporate cultures to fit into them
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