
A green hand(新手) Tomorrow is my first day at work and a business meeting is scheduled. I'll have to ______. A. get a more challenging job B. prepare a good resume for C. take up several internships D. dress smartly and be on time
For a new employee's first day with a scheduled business meeting, the most practical and immediate priority is making a professional first impression. This requires basic workplace etiquette rather than long-term career actions or preparation tasks that should have been completed before hiring.
The correct answer is D. dress smartly and be on time.
Option A ("get a more challenging job") is inappropriate for someone starting their first day, as it implies dissatisfaction before even beginning.
Option B ("prepare a good resume") is redundant because the resume would have already been submitted and reviewed during the hiring process.
Option C ("take up several internships") contradicts the context, as the person has already secured a正式 job, not seeking internships.
Dressing professionally and arriving punctually are fundamental ways to demonstrate respect for colleagues and the role on day one, setting a positive tone for future interactions. What specific aspects of workplace etiquette do you think are most important to prioritize beyond dress code and punctuality in your first week?