Congratulations! After all those job searching and interviews, you have landed your first job. But hey, don’t sit back and relax, this is when the real competition begins. Just like preparing for your job interviews, you will also need those first job tips to warm-up and prep yourself to make sure you hit the ground running.

Even if you are eager to prove yourself, remember to take a little step back. Over-doing things when you haven’t understood the company culture will likely put you in a bad light. Give yourself three weeks – even a month to observe and adjust to the company atmosphere. Once you understand how the company works, you can naturally prove yourself without taking anyone’s light.

You cannot escape the traditional routine here. Working hard and showing up on time will always be beneficial for you, not only in terms of your performance review but also for your self-improvement. Your diligence will earn you respect from your co-workers, while hard work will train you in self-discipline, which is essential for future success.

‘Fake it until you make it’ has never been good advice for young workers. No one expects you to know everything from the start, so ask questions when you don’t know or unsure about something. Rather than faking it, claim every opportunity to learn, and you can see yourself improve tremendously.

Let’s face it, you cannot achieve your career alone, regardless of how hard-working or committed you are. Helping others will not only strengthen your social connections but also your career. Be humble, and open-minded, since you can learn interesting things from unexpected people.

Even if you have just landed your first job, it doesn’t mean you’ll stay with one company for the rest of your life. You might want to move on, or your company faces difficult time and has to downsize. Love your job instead, and prepare yourself for any chance which fits your career goals.