"I love that I would join Philips Healthcare and get put right to work collaborating with other departments and leaders, including the manufacturing and sales sides of the business. For me, building relationships starts with trust. My word is my bond, and I would bring that mindset to work with Phillips Healthcare. Developing solid working relationships also involves a personal level, so I will always be open and receptive to my new colleagues. Giving them insight into who I am and what I stand for will help further build trust and respect."

While a wide variety of personalities can make coworker connections take a bit of time to form, you want to ensure that you join with a strong line of communication with your coworkers and supervisors from the day you join. Some things you want to consider discussing are your ability to accept feedback and help from others, volunteering your services in any way, being humble, and not jumping into office gossip.