Prepare for your first days at work

Clarify how to start, who supports you and how to raise a question or problem.

Before day one

Confirm location, hours, contact person, duties and necessary documents. Review your contract and check registration through the official channel. Keep copies of signed documents.

Learn how work is organised

Ask who explains tasks, safety procedures, working-time records and breaks. Do not use machinery or undertake risky tasks without necessary information, training and authorisation.

Record instructions without customer data or confidential information.
Ask for a demonstration and check your understanding.

Review your start

After a few days, prepare a short conversation about learning, remaining questions and support needs. Compare your first payslip with hours and agreed conditions; raise discrepancies with records.

My preparation checklist

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Confirm starting time, location and contact.
Check contract, registration and safety instructions.
Request an initial review of tasks and questions.

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Reviewed: 2026-10-09