People with ‘good luck’ have miraculously secured job opportunities that they do not qualify for. This means the interviewers found something unique that convinced them that the candidate will do great.
A social media user, Plato, has explained that although a selection panel may the candidate will grow fast in the job, there are some things that the candidate needs to do to ensure he/she fits the position well despite not being qualified.
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Here are insights into what you can do to prepare for the job you didn’t expect:
1. Request the Human Resources officer to extend your resumption date by one or two weeks if possible. Get some vacation time to relax if you need it. Carefully review the job description again and start highlighting the skill sets you are currently struggling with.
2. Prioritize the first three to four descriptions and grab an online course that will help you get familiar with the concepts you are not already familiar with. Do not put pressure on yourself; just take your time to understand what is needed.
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3. The best way to clear your knowledge doubts is through projects. Filter the projects associated with your new role and assign them to yourself.
4. Find someone in your team who you feel comfortable with and try building a relationship with them. If they are your seniors, ask if they can be your mentor on the job. Request to shadow some of their tasks if they don’t mind and ask questions.
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“People underestimate how much leverage you can have with your start date as a new hire. HR will always say we need someone immediately but if they really want you, they’ll wait! It’s one of the few times where you have leverage,” he said.
Plato concludes by saying after taking all this seriously in a few months’ time the employee will have experienced significant improvement not just in the new job but also in their personal life and development.
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