New Job Tomorrow - Advice Please

[tiger.banana]

I'm starting a new job tomorrow in a car main dealership (albeit quite family run and friendly) and wanted some advice for my first day...this is the first time I have worked for someone I don't know and really want to make a great first impression.

Any advice would be greatly received, thank you!

[Butter Face]

Smile

Say hello to everyone

Introduce yourself

Remember names

Make conversation

Don't stand around with your hands in your pockets

Don't be ready to leave at 5.29, make a good impression

Shown interest in what's happening

Listen

Offer to make tea

Be confident

Be there early (but not too early)

Don't be too noisy/chatty/boisterous




What's your role btw?

[Heartworm]

Butter Face said:

Smile



Remember names

I recently started a new job, I have terrible face blindness and this is a real challenge, horrible experience!

[Butter Face]

If you can't remember names, say 'I'm really sorry, I've forgotten your name' then remember it

[tiger.banana]

My role is a Service Advisor, so I'm basically the person you speak to on the service desk

I've been in the motor trade since leaving school, doing mechanics and sales (I'm now 21) and wanted to get into a main dealership.

Thanks for the advice, really want this to go well!

[Sheets Tabuer]

Smile
be helpful
ask questions

[Butter Face]

Service advisors need to get on with everyone really. When you get a chance, introduce yourself to the technicians and the sales guys too.

If you're not great at remembering stuff, write it down, it annoys the st out of me when people forget simple information when they could have just written it down.

You'll be fine. Good luck.

[tiger.banana]

Thank you all for the advice! Fingers crossed

[Heartworm]

Butter Face said:

If you can't remember names, say 'I'm really sorry, I've forgotten your name' then remember it

I remember the names, but I don't recognise the face that goes with the name!

[valiant]

Shake their hands so hard you can hear bones cracking while looking them directly in the eye saying "I'm the daddy now" in your best Ray Winstone voice.

Shows you're not a messer and they'll respect you for it.

[simonr100]

valiant said:

Shake their hands so hard you can hear bones cracking while looking them directly in the eye saying "I'm the daddy now" in your best Ray Winstone voice.

Shows you're not a messer and they'll respect you for it.

Great pmsl

[rog007]

valiant said:

Shake their hands so hard you can hear bones cracking while looking them directly in the eye saying "I'm the daddy now" in your best Ray Winstone voice.

Shows you're not a messer and they'll respect you for it.

And good luck OP; you'll be fine.

[tiger.banana]

Just thought I'd let you know, I'm really enjoying my new job! Thanks for the advice guys, it really helped!

[limpsfield]

tiger.banana said:

Just thought I'd let you know, I'm really enjoying my new job! Thanks for the advice guys, it really helped!

Less than a week left. Make the most of it.

[The Mad Monk]

tiger.banana said:

My role is a Service Advisor, so I'm basically the person you speak to on the service desk

I've been in the motor trade since leaving school, doing mechanics and sales (I'm now 21) and wanted to get into a main dealership.

Thanks for the advice, really want this to go well!

Shouldn't it be spelt 'adviser'?