What do successful people do in their first week at work?

They greet everyone, connect with new colleagues on social media, and ask a lot of questions to stay informed as quickly as possible.

1. Introduce yourself

Make an effort to greet everyone, whether you're in the elevator, the kitchen, or the restroom. It will pay off later.

Your company might have a fast-paced, busy culture. Therefore, they won't have time to greet you directly. Start with the people closest to you and those you'll be working with in person. They'll be happy to welcome you.

2. Ask lots of questions.

Get involved in as many activities as possible during the first week. If you plan to make big changes, the first thing you need to do is understand how things are going and gain the trust of your team members.

3. Be humble.

Nobody likes know-it-alls. And the truth is, even if you're the most experienced person in the world, you can't possibly know everything.

When a new colleague or boss wants to give you advice, accept it. Never say things like, "At my old company, we did it this way." Everyone hates that.

And even if you already know what you're doing, being open to receiving advice from others will make them feel good. And it will help you if you ever really need advice.

4. Befriend a veteran employee.

Companies have their own language and stories. Seek out people who can help you decipher acronyms or workplace politics. You'll also need someone to point out the little things. For example, you can't ask your boss where to get a pencil.

5. Find nearby places, such as pharmacies and restaurants.

Find out what services are available around the company. You should know where you can buy sandwiches, take people out for coffee, or have lunch with business partners.

6. Have lunch with multiple groups of people.

Making friends at work is far more important than you might think. And it's never too early to start building relationships. Expand your social circle beyond your daily colleagues by inviting groups of people out for lunch or coffee.

This has many other benefits as well. For example, you'll discover many more great places to eat.

7. Appear as often as possible.

Attend as many meetings as possible and don't be afraid to speak up. It will not only help you get a sense of who and what is important in the company, but others will also gradually become accustomed to your presence.

8. Strengthen relationships on social media.

Once you've officially started your job, begin updating your social media with your work and connecting with your new colleagues and the company. When you meet new people, strengthen those relationships by adding them as friends on Twitter or LinkedIn. Facebook is quite personal, so use it sparingly.

According to VNE