6 Foolproof Ways to Have a Great First Day at a New Job

According to Schweitzer, it's wise to take some time before the first day arrives to read everything you can find about your new company's culture. "This includes social media postings, websites, employer profiles, any annual reports, and printed material." Also, take a peek at any biographies and LinkedIn profiles of the leadership team, your team, and your new supervisor. This way, you'll be familiar with at least a few names and faces and you can get a sense for what it means to be a good team member at this particular company.