The first few days on a new job are usually the most exciting for a new employee and it is really crucial because it is the time when both you and the employer form an impression about each other.
Ideally speaking you want the impression to be a positive one. A good employer will hire the best candidates for the job, train them, provide them the tools and resources to do their job, provide guidance, and recognize the good work that employees do. On the flip side, employers want to see that new employees are engaged, enthusiastic, take initiative, and are quick and dependable employees.
However, the reality of our industry is that many employers only seem to hire when they are short staffed or plan on an expansion. In both scenarios, this leaves the employer with very little time to recruit and properly train employees.