Just like starting a new school or your new job, you may feel overwhelmed starting your new job assignment.
Here are some general tips you can use to help ease the transition, adjusting to your new surroundings, co-workers and overall environment;
- Build Respect among your co-workers. Have a positive and enthusiastic approach to creating new friendships and a desire to be a part of their team. Ask where you may provide additional assistance and show concern and empathy towards their needs and issues that may occur at the workplace.
- Have Great People Skills. Show interest in others you work with. Be an approachable person by having a positive attitude; even a smile will show you want to be there and want to be a part of their organization no matter how long you will stay.
- Stay away from “work politics”. Complaining and gossiping is one of the worst things to bring into a new assignment.
- Be Sensitive with Your Suggestions. You may be compelled to offer advise or suggestions from time-to-time. Although you may feel this will be beneficial to those who work with you, make sure it comes in a nonjudgemental way. Blurting out suggestions or changes to a procedure that may be the norm for quite sometime could appear to be disrespectful to the staff and make your work environment very hostile if not uncomfortable.
- Always be Professional. You have the priviledge of being a traveling therapist. Show your skills in a dignified and professional manner. Respect the rules and the staff members who run the facility and you will experience a truly rewarding career in travel therapy.