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How to Successfully Pass Your Probation Period

Sourabh Sharma

Joining a new company can make anyone feel nervous. Throw in the clause of probation period it becomes even more stressful for a new employee. However, it isn’t all bad. A probation period can very well be seen as a duration during which both you and your employer can decide if you are a good fit for the company.

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What does it mean to be on probation?

The probation period can be thought of like a trial period for a newly recruited employee. During this period the employer will closely review the performance of the recruit. The new employee will have to meet or surpass the expectations of the employer to successfully pass the probationary period.

During this time, the new employee doesn’t get the benefits that are enjoyed by a permanent employee. Similarly, the recruit also won’t be bound with stringent rules like those followed by permanent employees.

Tips to successfully pass your probationary period

The most common reasons due to which people fail probations are:

  • Attitude problems

  • Being excessive emotional

  • Lacking motivation

  • And not working on the feedback given

Follow the below-given tips to ace your probation

  • Always be on time. Do not self-sabotage! Being frequently late showcases a very casual attitude on your part. Try to arrive a bit early and leave a bit late to impress your employers during this period. Impressions do matter a lot during this time.

  • Dress well. When you dress well it conveys to others that you care for the way you come across in an official environment. This communicates that you respect your job and are serious about it.

  • Try not to be absent during your probation period. If you have genuine reasons for skipping office like falling sick then provide a doctor’s note or talk to your manager.

  • Be very clear on how your performance will be measured. We recommend sitting down with the manager to understand what your duties will be and how you will be reviewed. Start keeping track of your own performance.

  • Look for ways in which you can showcase your strengths. It can either be by helping out a colleague who is swamped up with work or it can also be stepping ahead to take the lead on a new project. Find ways in which you can show that the company has taken the right decision by recruiting you.

  • Take time out to know your colleagues and build connections. Building connections can give you the visibility you need. It can also provide you a good support system inside the office. Being cordial with your colleagues and working well in teams will impress your manager on your interpersonal skills. Besides your technical skills, interpersonal skills are another important factor that employers look for in new employees.

  • Remind yourself why you had applied for this position when you seem to start losing motivation. Think about what contribution this role will play in the big picture. How the experience here will help you in your future career aspirations?

Final Thoughts

Give it some thought, if you join a company and realize the position is not right for you, would you like to continue? No, right! In such cases, the probability is high that you would want to leave the position as soon as possible and would prefer looking for the right opportunity. In this sense, a probation period can be a boon to you as you do not have to serve a long notice period.