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How do you grasp a job asap? I am doing a temp job now for someone going out on leave any day.
The job is extremely detailed and requires more time than I will have to be trained (the person admitted this). I consider myself a smart person but I feel out of my element with all I have to learn.
What do you guys suggest so I can pick up this job ASAP? Even though this is just a temp position, I may eventually get a permanent job there(at another part of the organization) by the end of the summer.
The atmosphere is great, the people nice, and I really want to be successful. My husband suggests I 'not settle' and 'not be lured by the carrot on a stick' and keep looking for a 'permanent job' elsewhere.
I just want to do a successful job but replacing someone who has 5 years experience is going to be tough. It's not easy to step into a job where you are totally floundering.
It's only been a few days and I've tried to grasp some of the concepts of the job but I feel so lost. I feel like the people I have to deal with EXPECT me to be up to scratch NOW and that is worrying me greatly.
How do you grasp a job asap? I am doing a temp job now for someone going out on leave any day.
The job is extremely detailed and requires more time than I will have to be trained (the person admitted this). I consider myself a smart person but I feel out of my element with all I have to learn.
What do you guys suggest so I can pick up this job ASAP? Even though this is just a temp position, I may eventually get a permanent job there(at another part of the organization) by the end of the summer.
The atmosphere is great, the people nice, and I really want to be successful. My husband suggests I 'not settle' and 'not be lured by the carrot on a stick' and keep looking for a 'permanent job' elsewhere.
I just want to do a successful job but replacing someone who has 5 years experience is going to be tough. It's not easy to step into a job where you are totally floundering.
It's only been a few days and I've tried to grasp some of the concepts of the job but I feel so lost. I feel like the people I have to deal with EXPECT me to be up to scratch NOW and that is worrying me greatly.
Any suggestions about what I can do?
To begin with, a few days is nothing. You need at least one week to learn the basics of the job, and two to feel comfortable. By the end of this week, you'll be seeing things differently, I have no doubt. Secondly, once the trainer leaves (the person that's going on leave), you will be more comfortable as you will be in charge and you can begin to "shine" without someone's shadow cast over you.
Of course, someone that's been at a position for five years will make things look effortless; believe me, you can do this. As far as worrying, no point in that. Take good notes from your trainer, and most of all, smile, smile, smile, and be friendly with people. Listen more than talk, be cordial and friendly. You will find someone or a few people that will help you out while the trainer is gone and you WILL master the job. People are willing to bend over backwards in helping someone they like vs. someone they don't. My advice is ALWAYS to get people on your side by being friendly with them, helpful, and genuine.
As far as your hubby's advice is concerned, I have no input on that. You have to do what you have to do or want to do. For now, you're getting paid for your work, you might eventually get a permanent job at a company that sounds nice. What else is there? There's no guarantees in life. Sounds like you're doing fine.
I work in technology. Sometimes it is overwhelming and really hard and I doubt my capabitlies. The best thing you can do is realize that no one is perfect, and you are probably better than everyone else (except the person who is on leave). They need you as much as you need them now, and they don't expect you to know everything, they might just be annoyed the person they depended on is gone. You know more than you think you do. Pressuring yourself to be perfect is a recipe for failure. Do your best and it will all come together, dont get hung up on perfection.
"It sucks to be new!" I tell myself this over and over when I start a new job so I know what I am feeling is normal and not to run screaming from the building. It's hard to be new. It's overwhelming. I think it takes weeks, sometimes months, to be totally comfortable in a job. Take lots of notes and befriend anyone around you that can help you once your person leaves. ANY new job you get will involve this learning curve. Keep your sense of humor about it. Don't stress. Don't panic. Smile, laugh, focus on what's being told to you. Anything you are learning now will help you at your next job.
The only real problem I see with a new job is if the company had certain expectations of you and your skills and then felt like those skills weren't there and had they been there the learning curve would have been much shorter. Ya know, they thought you would pick it up quicker because you were familiar with the skills needed. Were you qualified for the this job? Did you have the necessary skills? If you're not sure, win them over with personality so they don't start complaining to each other about you. Once that starts, you're doomed. But if they genuinely like you, that will buy you extra time to get up to speed.
take it one day at a time...take notes, write the steps down, find out who that person goes to when he/she needs help; most of all, I learned to be personable and if you don't know the answer to something, try your hardest to find the answer and follow through by getting back to the person. I also agree w/your husband that don't settle but still do a good job because you never know where this may take you...Good luck!!!!!
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