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Embracing Change: What We Learned by Moving to a New Office

BY: admin | December 7, 2017


 

In the recruiting and project placement industry, we are contacted daily by individuals who are looking to take the next step in their career and make a significant change.

Caught up in the excitement of interviews, negotiations, and eventual job placements, we sometimes forget just how daunting it is to take a risk and venture into the unknown of a new work environment.

When we moved to a new office building last week, we were given a small taste of how it feels to make an intimidating change of our own and we learned a couple of things along the way.

If you are considering making a shift in your career, keep these “moving” lessons in mind:

 

Measure twice, lift once.

 

Eyeball measurements are notorious for being terribly inaccurate, yet for some reason the guy in Marketing was certain a full-size couch could be comfortably transported up a two-person elevator.  He was wrong.

Save yourself some backache and do your due diligence before accepting a new role, making sure that the company is the best fit for you.  Research the company culture, browse through review boards, and ask your interviewer thorough questions about the goals of both your role and the company at large.

 

The landlord is nervous too.

 

From making sure we all have the correct keys, to painting walls, to introductions with other tenants, our landlord wanted to make absolutely certain that we made a smooth transition.  We clearly weren’t the only ones who were a little stressed out and nervous about our first impressions.

As you enter into a new work environment, understand that you are not the only one who is trying to make a lasting impression.  Any good hiring manager wants to set you up for success from the beginning, and that puts pressure on them as well.

 

A tidy desk is a refuge amidst chaos.

 

With towers of a seemingly endless amount of boxes encroaching on our personal space, it was clear that our first priority was to organize our desk area in to gain some semblance of order.  Maintaining productivity while in a new, chaotic environment can still be achieved.

As with any new job, the first few days will require a bit of a learning curve.  From learning new work flows to the unwritten rules of the office refrigerator it can feel as if you’ve stepped into a whirlwind at first.  Make organization your first priority so that you can set yourself up for success in the midst of a temporarily overwhelming environment.

 

 

By the way, if you are wondering where our new office is, we are located at 119 W Hubbard St, Ste. 3E, Chicago, IL 60654.  Stop by and see us sometime!


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