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First impression is the most long-lasting. People will always remember the way you appeared when they first meet you. This article recommends tips on how to make a good start at a new workplace.

While being polite and friendly are basic to workplace communication, speaking positively, getting to know the big picture and priorities in your job, and asking smart questions are practical tips that help people form a good impression about us.

Getting adequate sleeping time is another interesting tip. Sleep deprivation affects memory and blood pressure, and sabotages performance. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos makes eight hours of sleep a priority in his work. This sounds extraordinary but is indeed enlightening to students like us who are habitually lacking sleep and staying up late!