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Surviving on a New Job

As you begin a new job, you will probably feel a bit of fear. Often, you don't know what to expect:

  • Will you get along with the other people who work there?
  • Are you dressed right?
  • Will you be able to handle the new responsibilities?

There are things you can do to increase your chances of success on a new job. If you want to do well, you may need to change the way you act, and some of your attitudes.

Surveys of employers indicate the major reasons why a person does not do well on the job. Look at the following list of reasons why people have been fired.

Why People Get Fired



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