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Home > Articles > Rookie Rules March 1, 2006  
Most project managers learn on the job. If the stars are right, they'll proceed carefully and get the lay of the land before aggressively asserting their authority. But fail to heed the time-tested saying "First impressions count," and you risk making serious mistakes that you'll carry with you throughout your tenure. Worse yet, they could get you fired before you even get used to your brand-new office.
As the old saying goes, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." Your first two weeks on the job are critical. Here are four mistakes to avoid:
1. Bad attitude. It can surface in many ways. For example: You're so impressed with your importance (graduated from an Ivy League school, worked for blue chip companies) that you actually think that you're better than everyone else. You're starting out overconfident, which can lead to poor, even irresponsible decisions.
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