As many professionals have learned the hard way, first impressions often last. That's why it's critical to put your best foot forward during the first few weeks at a new job. Following are some common (but potentially career-limiting) mistakes that new hires make -- along with tips on how to avoid them:

第一印象會給人們留下“持久的記憶”。許多職業人士經歷了“慘痛教訓”才學會了這一點。所以在開始新工作的頭幾個星期要展現出你最好的一面。以下是一些新員工普遍會犯（有可能制約事業發展)的錯誤，以及如何避免這些錯誤的建議：

* Trying to do too much.

想做的太多

While you want to contribute early on, pace yourself. You won't make a positive impact if you start stretching yourself too thin right out of the gate. Rather than putting undue pressure on yourself to overachieve, focus on getting a firm handle on your primary responsibilities, building rapport with colleagues, and identifying potential mentors.

雖然你想盡早做出貢獻，但是要一步一步來。如果剛一開始你就卯足了勁，則不會產生積極的影響。不要給自己加上過度的壓力以獲得超過預期的成績；把注意力用在牢牢地掌握主要工作職責，和同事建立好的關系，以及發現潛在導師上。

* Being a know-it-all.

做到“什么都懂”

You were hired for a reason, so give your opinion when asked. After all, employers typically expect team members (especially new ones) to offer fresh ideas and solutions. But just as you don't want to be a shrinking violet who is fearful of sharing thoughts, you don't want to be labeled as disruptive either. Play it safe by being tactful and constructive with any feedback or criticism. Moreover, keep an open mind and steer clear of the always-annoying phrase, "At my last job...?"

雇你有原因的，所以當需要的時候，給出你的意見。 畢竟，雇主們一般都期待團隊成員（尤其是新成員）能提供新想法和新的解決辦法。你不會希望成為一個害怕分享想法的縮頭烏龜；同樣你也不會希望被看成是破壞者。為了保險起見，提出任何批評或反饋都要機智、有建設性。而且，保持開放的思維，避免那句總是令人討厭的話“在我上一份工作中……”

* Failing to make friends.

交不上朋友

Everyone knows that it's wise to be friendly and personable when in the company of the boss. But it's not just the higher-ups you need to impress. Build relationships with all colleagues. After all, you may need to call on some of them for assistance in the future. Plus, there's no better way to ensure you'll receive a helping hand when faced with a challenge than by building bridges early on.

每個人都知道在老板的公司里聰明的做法是友善、和睦。但是不僅要讓上級對你有好印象，還要和所有同事建立好的關系。畢竟，也許在將來你會需要某人的幫忙。另外，要確保今后遇到問題時能獲得一臂之力，最好的方法就是早早地建立（好的）關系。

Starting a new job is as exciting as it is challenging. By being perceptive, engaged, and willing to learn, you can make a great impression and sidestep these hard-to-recover-from faux pas.

開始新工作即令人興奮又是一個挑戰。通過敏銳的觀察、勤快工作、樂于學習，你就能給別人留下一個很好的印象，從而避開這些難以彌補的錯誤。

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