Your First Day – Make a Good Impression!!

• Be on time
• Call the employer to verify starting date and time
• Dress appropriately (depending on the job)
• Keep personal telephone calls to a bare minimum and make the calls on your own time!
• If you smoke, inquire about regulations or smoking arrangements in your work place
• Be sure your employer has your correct social insurance number for CPP and EI benefits
• Find out when and where to take breaks and lunch- don’t over stay
• Listen carefully, observe and take notes
• Ask questions- it helps to let the speaker know you are paying attention
• Find a place to park legally, arrange car pooling or get a commuter bus pass
• Find out where to keep your lunch and personal things
• Find out who your supervisor is- you are usually responsible only to one person