I know a few people who play a game each time an episode of The Apprentice is on.
This is how it goes. Each time one of the over-familiar lines, so often trotted out on the show, is uttered, they take a drink of their favoured tipple. So, anytime Lord Sugar's meteoric rise to success from selling electrical goods out of a car boot is mentioned, or each time a candidate says "Excuse me, I'm still talking" in the boardroom, they take a sip.
I'd wager they'd make short work of a bottle of Chablis if they included each time Lord Sugar talks about how he doesn't want to work with anybody who'll shrink into the background once he's chosen them.
Whatever you think of the show, he's got a point. It's one thing to impress at the interview stage but it's equally important what you do once your actually in the job. And you might not actually have long to make your mark...
Headhunter Jonathan Krogdahl points out the first 100 days with any new company is your make-or-break time. "In many ways, it's your one and only chance to position yourself for the rest of your time with the business", he wrote in the Telegraph.
And for graduates especially, who've probably battled long and hard to secure a first role, it's important to grasp every opportunity you get once you're in. In a recent Careers blog, Phil Sheridan, MD at Robert Half UK, says it's important to work hard, make every effort to know your job inside out and find a way to stand out from the competition.
So, after numerous Q&As about how to find work, we thought it was about time to take a look at how to make an impact once you're in your new role. So, join our experts in a live Q&A on Thursday 14 July between 1pm and 4pm - advance questions welcome below.
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Our panel:
Elizabeth Bacchus is a career coach, change management consultant and founder of The Successful CV Company - a CV and cover letters provider.
Roy Bowdler is from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). He is an experienced professional engineer and is a fellow of the IET and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Roy has recruited, trained, advised and assessed many engineers over a 35 year career.
Sarah Mulder is co-founder of Epoch PR, a London-based corporate communications agency. Founded in 2004, Epoch currently has a number of graduates working within the company and is in continuous discussions with universities and graduates to find new talent.
Sara Anna Patti has just finished her first year of O2's Telefónica graduate programme. She is due to take part in her first overseas placement in Munich in August, where she'll continue to work in the marketing department.
Richard O'Flynn works for Santander. His current role is talent and leadership development manager responsible for academic populations including apprenticeships, interns and graduates in the UK and the group's international leadership development and talent exchange programmes.
Nicole Corr is marketing manager at the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Lauren Mollyneaux is 4Talent coordinator at Channel 4. As part of her role, she project manages Channel 4's Kick Start programme which provides opportunities for 11 to 25-year-olds including work experience, inspiration days and nationwide events. Lauren will be online from 1pm until 2pm.
Sue Covill is deputy director of employment services at NHS Employers. She'll be online between 1pm and 2pm.
Laura Hooke currently combines working for the careers service of City University London with freelance career consultancy. Her experience in guidance covers more than 20 years and includes working with university students and graduates, school and college students and career changers.
Dr Martin Patrick is university partnerships manager at video recruitment specialist Meet The Real Me. Martin has 20 years' experience working with students in higher and further education and is a former senior university lecturer and third year coordinator at Bucks New University.
Roz Lawrence is a student recruitment manager for PwC.
