There are nine basic guidelines that can be helpful in making the most of the first job, according to Ramon Greenwood, Senior Career Counselor, .有9個基本準則，可以幫助在使大部分的第一份工作，根據拉蒙格林伍德，進階職業輔導員， 。
1. Work, work, work and then work some more. No substitute, no short cut will replace work. 工作，工作，工作，然後工作多一些。不可替代的，沒有捷徑可走，將取代工作。 This means more than working diligently from eight to five.這意味着以上的勤奮工作，從8至五年。 Take work home for nights and on weekends.採取的工作，回家晚和週末。 Near total immersion in the job is recommended.附近總沉浸在工作的建議。
2. Arrive early on the job and stay late. Get to work at least 30 minutes before the specified starting time for the first several months. 提前到達對就業和逗留太晚。去工作至少30分鐘才能指定的開始時間爲第一數月之久。 This is a good time, before the interruptions of the day start, to take care of routine chores and get a head start on the day.這是一個很好的時間，之前中斷的一天開始，以照顧日常雜務，並獲得一開始就一天。
Often, the boss is also in early.很多時候，老闆亦是在年初。 (That may have something to do with his being boss.) Its a great time to get better acquainted with him. （可能有一些與他被老闆）這是一個偉大的時間來更好地熟悉他。 英文簡歷網
Demonstrate interest in the job.表明有興趣的工作。 Ask for extra information and guidance.要求額外的資訊和指導。
Stay a while after the regular hours.逗留了一會兒後，經常小時。 Clean up the personal work place.清理個人工作的地方。
Collect the files and reading materials to take home for review that night.收集檔案和閱讀材料帶回家，以供審查，當晚。
Make a list of actions to be taken the next day.作出的.名單將要採取的行動第二天。
3. Dont expect to conquer the world in six months. But realize the scoreboard is operating from day one. 不要期望去征服世界在6個月內，但實現記分牌是經營從第一天開始。 英文簡歷網
be afraid to ask questions and seek help when needed. To do so is a sign of strength not an admission of weakness, as is often assumed. 不要害怕提出問題和尋求幫助，有需要時。這樣做是一個跡象，實力不承認的弱點，往往是假設。 Seeking assistance, intelligently, shows confidence and desire to do the job.尋求協助，智慧，顯示信心和願望，這樣做的工作。
Acquire a mentor as soon as possible.獲得導師儘快落實。 Find someone who has been around the track to provide coaching and share experiences.發現有人誰一直圍繞軌道提供教練和分享經驗。 This will not be difficult to do; most people like to be asked for advice.這不會是很難做到的;大多數人一樣，要問的意見。
5. Observe how things "really get done." Learn how the machinery of the organization works. 如何觀察事物， “真正做” 。瞭解如何機械的組織工程。 (This is likely to be quite different from whats spelled out in the policy and training manuals.) Absorb the folklore. （這可能是相當不同的闡述，在政策和培訓手冊。 ）吸收民間文學藝術。
6. Dont join cliques or deal in office politics. Leave the gossip to others. 不加入集團或處理，在辦公室政治。離開閒話給他人。
7. Respect the hierarchy. The organization is bigger and stronger than any one person. 尊重的層次。該組織是做大做強，比任何一個人。 The new boy in the neighborhood cant change it in the beginning.新的男童在居委會不能改變它在開始的。 Recognize and respect theres a chain of command; everybody has a boss.承認和尊重有一個指揮鏈;每個人都有老闆。 Rebels rarely survive for the long haul.叛軍很少生存，爲長途。 英文簡歷網
8. Know the business of the business... the mission of the organization, what it does and what values it represents. 知道業務的商業...使命的組織，它的價值觀是什麼，以及它代表。 Learn how the job fits into the overall picture.瞭解如何就業適合的大局。
9. Adapt to the environment. Observe the style of dress casual or more buttoned down? 適應環境。遵守的作風，便服或以上的鈕釦呢？ and be guided by it.並遵循它。 Is business done in an informal manner or strictly by the rules?是業務做在一個非正式的方式或嚴格的規則？ By memos and formal meetings or by face-to-face discussions and chance meetings in the hallway?由備忘錄和正式會議，或由面對面的討論和會議的機會，在走廊裏呢？ 英文簡歷網
It just makes common sense to recognize that those who go contrary to these guidelines make life difficult for themselves and raise the odds against their success.它只是使共同的意識，認識到這些誰去違反這些準則，使生活困難，爲自己和提高賠率對他們的成功。