Do you know? One out of five new employees fails in the probation period; check the research. The employers had to let go recruits due to poor performance, absence, or poor punctuality. I don't want that for you. Therefore, I created this post to tell you what exactly a probation period is and how you can successfully pass this period.

Getting a high-paid job in Pakistan is not that simple; you usually spend days or weeks in a job search and application process. You can follow our trendy job search strategies and tips in 2020 to get a job you want. 

Then other big things like interviews come into play, and if you do well, you get hired. 

However, the struggle doesn't end here.

Many companies have a probation period or Trial period to check the performance of an employee. Passing it with bright colors is so crucial to have a permanent job and ultimate peace of mind.

What is the Probation Period?

It's a period that starts from your first day at a job and extends to almost 3 to 6 months. During this period, you remain a temporary Employee of the Company.

I extracted the exact Probation period definition from Wikipedia for quick reference.

In a workplace setting, probation (or probationary period) is a status given to new employees of a company or business or new members of organizations, such as churches, associations, clubs, or orders. It is widely termed as the Probation Period of an employee. This status allows a supervisor or other company manager to evaluate carefully the progress and skills of the newly hired worker, determine appropriate assignments, and monitor different aspects of the Employee, such as honesty, reliability, and interactions with co-workers, supervisors, or customers. 

Why is Probation Period Important?

This period is designed mainly to help an employer better understand his new Employee. However, an employee also gets some benefits during that time.

Trial Period Importance for Employer

It's the time when the employer notices every single thing of an employee with an eagle's eye. If you are scared to fail the probation period, then you are not wrong. It's indeed the most difficult time when you will have to show the best side of yourself. You should know how to boost your self-esteem at work.

An employer will carefully review the Employee's:

• Attendance
• Punctually
• Job Related Skills and experience 
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills 
• Behavioral traits 
• Flexibility 
• Adjustment with the Company's culture. 
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It might seem simple at first, but in reality, a new employee can consider a situation when everything he says or does will have consequences. I don't want to intimidate you, but it is what it is. I'm not particularly eager to keep my readers in the dark.

Importance of Probation Period for Employee

A trial period works in favor of an employee as well. You can better understand your job, Company, and its work culture. It's a period of getting to know everything about and then to decide whether you are a good fit or not.

Sometimes, a job is easy, but you feel it is hard to get along with others in your Company. In that case, you will have at least 3 months to make your mind about a new job or find a way to get out of that situation.

How to Successfully Pass Probation Period?

Now I'm going to highlight 17 Cool ways to pass this period and get a permanent job letter.

1. Know your Company, its values, norms, and culture. Your employer hires you mainly due to your skills and experience, but he also wants you to get along with the Company.

2. Portray your competencies and talent wherever possible. They hired you because you ace a job interview. It's like you passed a theory exam, but to get a permanent job, you need to be impressive in Viva-exam. 

3. Keep your smile intact. I warn you here; an employer will intentionally put you in a difficult situation. He will give a challenging task or assign you a job that you have never done before. The purpose is to see how you take it. No matter what the situation is, always be a cheerful person in your office. 

4. Don't bring your Ego in the office; no one cares how expert you are. 

5. Build relationships with other people like your boss and peers around you. Many people fail in the probation period because they don't care about their colleagues. Your colleagues may contribute or comment on your final review. Try to be in their good books.

6. Find out everything about HR policies and learn them by heart. Don't involve in any activity that becomes a cause of your termination.

7. Know everything about a job. Even when you have experience and skills, there are many things you don't know about a new job. Get all job requirements from your HR manager and then follow them.

8. Always come to your office on time. Remember, your every move is under-Radar. If you have some home related matter, sort it out quickly. Learn to create a work-life balance effectively.

9. Many employees don't take the probation period very seriously. So, they don't mind taking leave of absence. Never do that, because your employer won't like a non-serious employee who doesn't care about regular office work.

10. Show your best performance. Don't keep your work pending. Sometimes, you might have to work for an extra hour, go for it. Because that over-shift will pay you a reward i.e., you will pass the probation period successfully.

11. Take feedback and make improvements. If your employer doesn't like the outcome of the task and criticize your methods, don't take it personally. Be a professional, ask him how you can do it better, and then make changes accordingly.

12. Don't start any conflict in your office with your colleague or boss. Even when you are saying right, listen actively to others, and avoid confrontation. 

13. You may experience office politics during that time. Ignore it completely. Don't involve in it, because you might end up getting a termination letter.

14. When you are a new employee, you have specific questions about Company, job, or task. It's the right time to get clarity about everything. 

15. Be professional and dress like a professional. Stay away from casual clothing and attitude.

16. Ask for feedback and act positively against negative and positive feedback.

17. If your job requires some resources and training, you can take this matter to your manager. 

Wrap up

I have explained the 17 best ways to pass a probationary period successfully. I know many recruits are scared of failing trials, but trust me when you consider all those points, then you can excel in your career. The main idea is to show your worth to your Employee and paint a picture of "Right-Fit Employee" in front of them.