Your temporary position begins tomorrow, and you already know that if there’s any possible way you can make it happen, you’d like to turn this temp job into a permanent gig. You haven’t even met your coworkers yet, but you already respect this company, you’ve established a connection with your boss, and you’ve had enough of the frustrations of the job market. It’s time to step into a stable position and leave the uncertain world of contingency employment behind. Here are a few first-day tips that can help you navigate this challenge.

1. Put your game face on…literally.

Smile as you walk in the door of the building, even if nobody is looking at you. And stay aware of your resting expression all day long. Don’t let boredom, stress, or confusion pull down the corners of your mouth or interfere with your eye contact. Stay cheerful and engaged until you’ve completed the workday and exited the building. Shake hands with everyone you meet, and work hard to remember their names.

2. Take every task seriously, no matter how small.

Your first day will probably involve basic paper work, personal introductions, and lots of note taking. This might not sound very difficult, but no matter what you do, invest your best effort and do it well. Show your employers that you care about this job and that their concerns are your concerns.

3. Pay attention to the big picture.

Observe how this position contributes to the larger goals of the company, and ask insightful questions about this business model and your role in the overall operation.

4. Find additional ways to make yourself useful.

Your primary task may involve collating a dozen reports or moving boxes from one storage area to another. But if you see another way to add value while you’re here—from tinkering with a jammed copy machine to replenishing the coffee pot to providing moral support—don’t hesitate to pitch in. Give people reasons to thank you for things.

5. Get ready for a conversation about the future.

This won’t happen on day one, but by Friday of the following week, be ready to sit down with your supervisor and talk about what you need to do in order to stay here. Be ready to ask for feedback on your performance, and be ready to explain what you like about this place and why you’d like to work here full time.

Make it impossible to imagine this workplace without you, and start doing this the minute you walk in the door. For more information, reach out to the staffing professionals at Expert.