Five Mistakes People Make When Starting Their First Job

1. They show up late and leave early. Doing this will get you fired in a real hurry - what employer wants anyone who doesn't even work the time they're being paid for? You should be in the office and ready to work (computer turned on and logged in) at your start time. At the end of the day, you should remain working until your shift ends.
2. They see their manager as their enemy. In reality, your manager isn't being paid that much more than you are and has a ton of extra work. Don't waste your time trying to outsmart them - people with this attitude don't usually stay employed very long.
3. They get distracted too easily. It's very tempting to get involved in things such as workplace conversations and social media but this is another example of not working the time you're being paid for. Let other people waste their time in this way while you get on with having a career.
4. They don't think long-term. This page is all about having a great career and great life, not just a job - stick around to see how this is possible.
5. They don't see the bigger picture. It's important to understand what your company does and how what you do fits into the company objectives. Once you do, you'll have a big edge on colleagues who don't.