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It’s tough to think of any sector of business that hasn’t been impacted by the pandemic.
In some cases, jobs were lost or salaries cut, and there aren’t that many opportunities for those looking to change professions or start somewhere new.
If you are one of the lucky few, however, who managed to score a new job, you’re probably going to find it a little more challenging than you would under normal circumstances.
In industries where working remotely is an option, most companies have made it the new norm to limit the spread of the virus in the workplace, which means that you could find yourself in the position of starting a new job, at home.
Lifehacker put together some tips to help you adapt.
If you’re managing a team remotely
Slotting into a managerial position where you don’t know your team is already tricky. Doing it when you can’t meet them in person is something else entirely.
Here’s what to do:
General tips for anyone starting a new job remotely
Slotting into an existing team, with an already-established dynamic, can also be tricky. That dynamic, which you’re new to, was probably key to developing patterns and communication when they switched to remote working.
Here’s how to ease into things:
You can see that starting a new job remotely can be tough, but ultimately doable with a bit of effort.
Good luck out there.
[source:lifehacker]
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