Taking a new job can be exciting, but also a bit nerve-wracking. You want to do well, stand out, but also be a team player。换工作是件令人激动的事儿，但也会有些伤脑筋。你希望能够表现出色，脱颖而出，但又想一成为一个有团队精神的人。

　　Back in 1995, Times Mirror Company President Al Casey shared some thoughts on what to do and what not to do after you take a new job。早在1995年，时代镜报公司的董事长艾尔·凯西就分享了他关于换工作后该做什么和不该做什么的想法。

　　Ex-Googler and venture capitalist Hunter Walk, who got to know Casey a few years before he passed away, dug up Casey's "do's and don'ts" and republished it on Scribd。前谷歌员工、风险投资人亨特·沃尔克在凯西去世前就与他相识。他把凯西留下的“行为准则”挖掘出来并发表在了Scribd上。

　　Here's the list, in no particular order。如下所列，没有特定的顺序。

　　1.If you want to get ahead in this world become a highly-concerned observer of the passing scene.1.如果你想要走在世界的前沿，你应该对那些正在发生的事情保持高度的关注。

　　2.LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN — don't try to show off your knowledge it will become known as you use it — if your mouth is open you are not learning.2.聆听，聆听，还是聆听——不要总想着炫耀你的学识，当你应用它们时别人自会知道。——如果你的嘴总是说个不停，你就学不到什么东西。

　　3.Mentally challenge everything — not vocally — particularly the assumptions that are built into the situation.3.在精神上质疑一切——而不是口头上——特别是那些对形势的预设。

　　4.Really listen to your peers — get them to like you — they are your best resource.4.真正地听听同事的意见——让他们喜欢你——他们是你最好的资源。

　　5.Do all possible to help your boss raise his/her status.5.尽你所能地帮助老板提升他/她的地位。

　　6.Develop a business plan for every assignment you are given — allocate your time and resources — develop calendar checkpoints. 6.为你被指派的每个任务都做一份商务计划。——分配你的时间和资源——在日程表上设定节点。

　　7.Your availability is your most important asset — it should be directed up, down and sideways.7.你的可利用时间是你最重要的财富——它应该被上上下下，前前后后地全面利用起来。

　　8.Work at giving the perception and the fact that you are aware of the feelings and goals of others.8.致力于让别人知道你注意到了他们的感受和目的。

　　9.On entering a new situation, get an organization chart of your department showing names and responsibilities of your peers — walk the halls and let others see you.9.在进入新的环境时，先获取一份显示了你新同事的姓名和职责的组织结构表——在大厅里走走让其他人看到你。

　　10.Ask for help and show that you appreciate it, it is the best way to make friends.10.寻求别人的帮助，并且表达你的感激。这是交朋友最好的方式。

　　11.Do not try to impress others by relating your education, travels, or accomplishments — they will all become known in due time.11.不要试图利用你的教育背景、旅游经历或者取得过的成就来给别人留下深刻印象。在适当的时候这些东西总会被知道的。

　　12.Do what you say you will do — if you can't, let that be known. 12.你说了你要做什么就要做到。——如果你做不到，就要及时让别人知道。

　　13.Your first assignment is to become a part of the team and not its leader.13.你的第一个任务就是成为团队的一部分，而不是领导者。

　　14.Be early and stay late — do not plan any social luncheons for the first six months. 14.早到晚走——前六周就不要安排什么社交午宴了。