Preface
Introduction
The Agonizing Wait Time
Once the joining date is finalized and you are ready to start your working career it is important to check a few things before starting your next phase in life.
1. Documentation :
Verify you have all documents the company needs on joining date. Any good company usually shares the list of things they would require you to bring on joining day (like marksheet, passport etc).
If you do not have any of it then it is better to intimate and check with your contact person in HR. Most likely it should not be a problem, remember you are entering corporate world and not a school so do not expect strict rules, however try to be professional in explaining your situation. For example if you don't have a passport yet then it might be ok to show proof that you have applied for one.
Side Note: The jump to becoming a true professional is a journey and not an easy one. It varies from people to people, the aim of this book is to help everyone succeed this journey quickly.
2. Understand the dress Code:
Some companies do not care and do not have a dress code. If you are joining one then you don't need to bother much but still at least in the initial days it would be good to dress in formals (unless it is frowned upon) to show you are trying to be professional. Especially when you are yet to make an impression with your work, it is better to have personal appearance good so that people don't make any negative impressions straight away.
If there is a dress code, it is better to follow it. Be it wearing a tie on a sunny hot day or wearing a belt even if the pant is so tight just do it. It is childish that some companies do have security check and impose a fine but it is better not to find yourself on wrong side than just adjust .
3. Other policies
If there are any other policies are guidelines any company is entitled to inform you of the same and it would be part of your documentation either before joining or at least with the joining set of documents the company would provide you. This may include anything from using public e-mail forums to sexual harassment. It is better to go through them with due diligence lest find yourself facing eviction. Yes companies are very strict with respect to ethics ( Internally they might be violating many) and would not think to show the door to someone found violating them. As a fresher one stands absolutely no chance when it comes violation of ethics.
4. Travel & Accommodation
If your home town and the city of work are different, usually the company arranges a week or two for your stay until you find your way in the city and rent an accommodation. If you are not sure check with HR and ensure you have necessary documents when you checkin to the hotel. Also make plans to reach the office if the company does not provide transport as well. Remember to be on time the first day, plan well. Start the habit of planning the night for the next day, this would take you places as you grow your career.
The training is an important part of a freshers entry to the IT world, this we would see in the next chapter.
Introduction
The Agonizing Wait Time
Once the joining date is finalized and you are ready to start your working career it is important to check a few things before starting your next phase in life.
1. Documentation :
Verify you have all documents the company needs on joining date. Any good company usually shares the list of things they would require you to bring on joining day (like marksheet, passport etc).
If you do not have any of it then it is better to intimate and check with your contact person in HR. Most likely it should not be a problem, remember you are entering corporate world and not a school so do not expect strict rules, however try to be professional in explaining your situation. For example if you don't have a passport yet then it might be ok to show proof that you have applied for one.
Side Note: The jump to becoming a true professional is a journey and not an easy one. It varies from people to people, the aim of this book is to help everyone succeed this journey quickly.
2. Understand the dress Code:
Some companies do not care and do not have a dress code. If you are joining one then you don't need to bother much but still at least in the initial days it would be good to dress in formals (unless it is frowned upon) to show you are trying to be professional. Especially when you are yet to make an impression with your work, it is better to have personal appearance good so that people don't make any negative impressions straight away.
If there is a dress code, it is better to follow it. Be it wearing a tie on a sunny hot day or wearing a belt even if the pant is so tight just do it. It is childish that some companies do have security check and impose a fine but it is better not to find yourself on wrong side than just adjust .
3. Other policies
If there are any other policies are guidelines any company is entitled to inform you of the same and it would be part of your documentation either before joining or at least with the joining set of documents the company would provide you. This may include anything from using public e-mail forums to sexual harassment. It is better to go through them with due diligence lest find yourself facing eviction. Yes companies are very strict with respect to ethics ( Internally they might be violating many) and would not think to show the door to someone found violating them. As a fresher one stands absolutely no chance when it comes violation of ethics.
4. Travel & Accommodation
If your home town and the city of work are different, usually the company arranges a week or two for your stay until you find your way in the city and rent an accommodation. If you are not sure check with HR and ensure you have necessary documents when you checkin to the hotel. Also make plans to reach the office if the company does not provide transport as well. Remember to be on time the first day, plan well. Start the habit of planning the night for the next day, this would take you places as you grow your career.
The training is an important part of a freshers entry to the IT world, this we would see in the next chapter.
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