6 simple but crucial things you must do in your first 3 months on the job
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Preparing to enter a new job
Millions of employees have left their companies in the last two years to pursue something different.
But that smooth onboarding experience you expected might feel more like a bumpy ride. You may have only met your team on video and be feeling a bit disconnected. You may be memorizing names and faces, trying to figure out who to go to for what, or wondering how to get more visibility.
However, with some quick strategies, you can hit the ground running, develop relationships and start showing value.
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Start building your brand
Identify the top three things you would want someone to know about you. It could be the types of problems you can solve or what you're passionate about.
By being clear, you will naturally share this in conversations so that people can more quickly understand who you are.
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Define success for your role
Consider what you will deliver in the first six months and year. Ask your manager for their input, too. Then you'll get a sense of where you will have the biggest impact.
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Ask what you can't later
In the first three months, you'll have the ability to ask sensitive questions as someone new. So ask the most critical ones.
- Find out any unwritten rules you should be aware of to understand the company culture and dynamics of the group.
- Find out who matters most to the success of your role and team and how supportive they are.
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Balance relationships and results
- Get to know people and help them get to know you in the first few months. This foundation will help to build stronger, trusting relationships.
- Show that you can deliver with a need to stay focused on the most critical work.
- Don't only focus on building relationships with more senior people, as feedback from your peers can greatly impact how others view you.
- Find out who is important to know, then establish a regular cadence of meetings with them, even if it's once per quarter or for only 15 minutes.
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