Why You Should Ask Lots of Questions in Your First Month at Work
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Ask Lots of Questions in Your First Month
Advice I wish I'd had
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Hi, everyone. When I started my first job, I was afraid to ask questions. I thought people would think I wasn't smart. That was a mistake. Today, I'd like to recommend the opposite: ask lots of questions in your first month.
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01Ask Lots of Questions in Your First Month
Hi, everyone. When I started my first job, I was afraid to ask questions. I thought people would think I wasn't smart. That was a mistake. Today, I'd like to recommend the opposite: ask lots of questions in your first month.
Hola a todos. Cuando empecé en mi primer trabajo, tenía miedo de hacer preguntas. Pensaba que la gente creería que no era inteligente. Fue un error. Hoy quiero recomendarles lo contrario: hagan muchas preguntas en su primer mes.
02Reason 1: It's Expected
The first reason is that it's expected. Nobody thinks a new person should know everything. In fact, your first month is the easiest time to ask, because everyone knows you're new.
La primera razón es que se espera de ustedes. Nadie piensa que una persona nueva deba saberlo todo. De hecho, el primer mes es el momento más fácil para preguntar, porque todos saben que eres nuevo.
03Reason 2: Fewer Mistakes
The second reason is mistakes. A thirty-second question can prevent a mistake that takes hours to fix. I once redid a whole report because I didn't ask which format my manager wanted.
La segunda razón son los errores. Una pregunta de treinta segundos puede evitar un error que tarda horas en arreglarse. Una vez rehíce un informe entero porque no pregunté qué formato quería mi jefe.
04Reason 3: Better Relationships
The third reason is relationships. Asking a coworker for advice starts a conversation, and most people enjoy helping. Some of my closest work friends started with a simple question.
La tercera razón son las relaciones. Pedirle consejo a un compañero inicia una conversación, y a la mayoría de la gente le gusta ayudar. Algunas de mis amistades más cercanas del trabajo empezaron con una simple pregunta.
05How to Ask Well
Of course, ask in a smart way. Try to find the answer yourself first, keep a list so you can ask several questions at once, and write down the answers so you don't ask the same thing twice.
Claro, pregunten de forma inteligente. Primero intenten encontrar la respuesta por su cuenta, hagan una lista para poder hacer varias preguntas a la vez y anoten las respuestas para no preguntar lo mismo dos veces.
06Useful Phrases
Here are some useful phrases: "Do you have a minute?", "Could you show me how to do this?", and "Just to check, should I send this today?" They're polite and clear.
Aquí tienen algunas frases útiles: «¿Tienes un minuto?», «¿Me podrías enseñar cómo se hace esto?» y «Solo para confirmar, ¿debo enviar esto hoy?». Son educadas y claras.
07Conclusion
In conclusion, asking questions doesn't make you look weak. It shows you care about doing a good job. So in your first month, don't be shy. Ask! Thank you.
En conclusión, hacer preguntas no te hace parecer débil. Demuestra que te importa hacer bien tu trabajo. Así que, en su primer mes, no sean tímidos. ¡Pregunten! Gracias.
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