16 easy ways to impress your new boss
Unfortunately, that doesn't mean it'll all be smooth sailing from here. You've still got some work to do.
Chances are, you met your new boss during the interview process - or the hiring manager at least told them about you. But either way, you'll need to impress them all over again as their new employee.
Starting off on the right foot is key - and those first few interactions with your new manager can set the tone for the rest of your working relationship. It can make or break you experience, so you'll want to do everything you can to make a positive, lasting impression.
"How you conduct yourself in the first few minutes - or even seconds - of meeting them can have a profound impact," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job."
Here are 16 tricks for making a great first impression with your new boss on your first day of work:
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