How To Conquer The First 90 Days Of A New Job

How To Conquer The First 90 Days Of A New Job Youre starting a new role, maybe at a new company, and naturally, youre really excited, and cant wait to show them all your talents. You have all sorts of ideas and plans for what youll do at this job (and for this company), and theyre going to be so happy. Thats what youre thinking, right?Thats actually not at all how you want to go into your new role. Yes, theyre likely excited to have you onboard and are looking forward to the value youll add, but the way you go about doing that will make or break your success. Handle it with some smoothness and forethought, and both you and the company will benefit.So, all that said here are eight tips to use on your first 90 days at your new job1. During the first three months, its critical that you listen, listen and listen.You have two ears and only one mouth for a reason so that you listen more than you talk In addition, feel free to ask questions in order for you to know how to deliver all the amazing-ness you have plans to deliver, you need to know how the company works. And the only way to accomplish that is to pay attention and observe and process what you hear.2. Get to know the people on the team and the people with whom youll be working closely. You dont need to become best friends, but understand how long theyve worked for the company, if theyve been promoted into many different roles, and how their relationships are with people. This way, youll learn who has been successful at the company and who hasnt and thus, in a sensible, career-practical manner, can align with and emulate those who have been successful.3. Just because it worked at your belastung company doesnt mean it will work at the new one.Think of yourself as a specialist in your field with a toolbox of all sorts of projects and programs youve worked on during your career. Then, at the new company, after listening and learning and getting to know people, you can look into your treasure trove toolbox and determine what pieces of different projects could be a fit at the new company. Then again, maybe none of the things youve done in the past will be a fit, but thats okay because after all youve learned in the first three months, youll have new ideas and solutions for what will be successful4. Meet with your new boss at least once a week for the first 90 days if possible. That way, you can share with your manager what youve learned, ask questions and understand more from his/her point of view. The first few months are foundation-building, and the more your boss can help you understand the organization, how it works and about the relationships with people, the better youll be set up for success.5. Be careful with the phrase, When I was at X company, we used to Of course youll say that from time to time, but dont use it as a crutch It gets old really fast hearing about how perfect everything was at your last company (of course, you also left said perfect company to work for this new on e). We know you dont mean it that way however, thats how it can come across, so be mindful.6. If you dont know the answer to something someone asks you, say I dont know. If you arent sure what someone means in a meeting when they use an acronym (because we all know companies love to create acronyms for everything), ask. Think of building yourself a strong foundation of knowledge and the best way to gain that is to let people know when you have no idea what theyre talking about. So find a way to ask, in a humble, polite, interested way, if they could take a minute or so to bring you up to speed.7. Share positive feedback.Share it with your manager and colleagues for any especially helpful pointers, advice or guidance they have taken the time to dispense to you, the newbie. We all appreciate knowing when were doing something well, and were a whole lot more likely to do more for you when we know its useful and valuable8. Have FUN learning in your new role The first 90 days are a magic al time of discovery, so enjoy this phase of the job. Eventually itll be old hat and youll be just like everybody else thats tenured and moving to the beat of the same drummer, but while youre new and learning, its okay to be outside your comfort zone. So relish the process of learning, inquiring, and making your mark.This article was originally published on SharpHeels.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer