The first day on the job can be a humiliating affair if things don't go according to plan. Nearly half of employees have had a terrible first day at a new job, with 95% stressing the importance of making a good first impression on others. This is according to a British poll of almost 3000 employees. Below are the worst first impressions made by new hires, according to new research.
1. Learned someone's name and immediately forget it
2. Saying someone's name wrong
3. Was just too nervous
4. Finding I didn't have a computer/desk to work on
5. Said something stupid because of nerves
6. Arrived at the wrong work address
7. Completely overdressed compared to everyone else
8. Worn out shoes that became sore by the end of the day
9. Something simple had to be explained several times
10. Arrived late due to traffic
11. Hearing I wasn't the 'first-choice candidate'
12. Forgot the code to get in or out of the office
13. Arrived late due to problems with public transport
14. Saying something stupid while talking to someone
15. Turned out completely underdressed compared to everyone else
16. Being over-friendly
17. Accidentally sent a sensitive email to anyone
18. Made someone's tea wrong
19. Saying something inappropriate in front of a new colleague
20. Being late for other reasons
21. Damage Company Property
22. Spilling tea everywhere
23. Taking too long a lunch break
24. Getting the company name wrong
25. Went to the wrong address
26. Asking how to turn on the computer
27. A clothing problem such as torn pants
28. Answered a personal call which was rejected
29. Put on a tie when no one was wearing one
30. Had to leave early due to a family emergency.
