Your First Day Checklist

Your first day on a new job can be very overwhelming. This checklist should help you make sure you find the information and resources you need to get through your first day successfully.

PAPERWORK

• Complete your “New Hire” paperwork
• Attend the UM-St. Louis New Hire Orientation (and take advantage of the opportunity to request a mentor!)
• Obtain your temporary parking permit at the conclusion of the orientation
• Enroll in benefits (within the first 30 days of date of hire)

WORKSPACE

• Check out your primary work area
• Know where your personal belongings may be kept
• Learn about your building/office access and keys
• Find out about parking access and policies
• Find out about any equipment or clothing (e.g., pagers, uniforms, etc.) that will be assigned and responsibilities for maintaining those materials
• Know where supplies are kept and any responsibilities you may have for usage or re-ordering