Starting a new job can be both exciting and daunting. It’s a fresh start, a chance to make a great first impression, and an opportunity to set the tone for your future with the company.
 
But where do you begin?
 
1. Prepare Before You Start
 
Understand the Company Culture
Before your first day, spend some time researching the company culture. Review the company’s website, social media profiles, and any other available resources. If possible, reach out to current employees to get a feel for the workplace dynamics.
 
Review Your Job Description
Make sure you fully understand your job responsibilities. Identify the key skills and qualifications required for your role and assess where you stand in each area. This will help you identify areas for improvement and set realistic goals.
 
2. Your First 30 Days: Laying the Foundation
 
Build Relationships
Start by building relationships with your colleagues. Introduce yourself, be approachable, and show a genuine interest in getting to know them. Remember, strong professional relationships can significantly impact your success.
 
Learn and Observe
Spend your first month learning and observing. Pay attention to how things are done, understand the processes, and note any unwritten rules. This will help you integrate seamlessly into the team.
 
Set Initial Goals
Based on your observations, set a few achievable goals for your first 30 days. These should focus on learning key aspects of your role and contributing in small but meaningful ways.
 
3. Days 31-60: Deepening Your Understanding
 
Take on More Responsibility
As you become more comfortable in your role, start taking on more responsibility. Volunteer for new projects, offer to help colleagues, and begin to showcase your skills.
 
Seek Feedback
Request feedback from your manager and peers. Constructive criticism is invaluable in helping you improve and grow in your new role. Use this feedback to refine your approach and continue learning.
 
Continue Building Relationships
Keep nurturing the relationships you’ve started and begin forming connections with other teams and departments. A broad network within the company can open up future opportunities and provide diverse perspectives.
 
4. Days 61-90: Demonstrating Your Value
 
Start Making a Visible Impact
By now, you should be comfortable in your role and familiar with the company’s processes. Focus on delivering tangible results and making a visible impact. This could mean completing a major project, improving a process, or achieving a significant milestone.
 
Solidify Your Presence
Establish your presence within the team and the company. Be consistent in your performance, communicate effectively, and continue to build your reputation as a reliable and valuable team member.
 
Plan for the Future
As you approach the end of your first 90 days, start thinking about your long-term goals within the company. Discuss your career aspirations with your manager and seek guidance on how to achieve them.
 
Conclusion
Success in a new job doesn’t happen overnight. It requires careful planning, continuous learning, and a proactive approach. By following this guide and utilising "Your 30, 60, 90 Day Success Strategy," you’ll be well on your way to making a strong start and building a rewarding career in your new company.
 
Freebie Alert: Download "Your 30, 60, 90 Day Success Strategy" for a detailed roadmap to help you navigate your first three months on the job!
 
Stay proactive, stay engaged, and remember that the effort you put in now will set the foundation for your future success. Welcome to your new job, and best of luck!

​#NewJob #WorkplaceSuccess #JobSuccess #CareerStrategy #NewRole #First90Days

This blog covers the topic of “The first 90 days in a new job and the tips for nailing it”
 
The first 90 days in a new job are an important time for many reasons. You are getting to know your new company, responsibilities and colleagues and they are also getting to know you. Impressions are formed on fairly limited information in both directions and as a new starter, it is important that you make the first 90 days count. 
 
So why 90 days?
For most roles it is the standard probation period, a time in which an employer retains the right to terminate the contract of a new employee if they are not deemed to be performing to the required standard in their role. So you want to make sure that you excel during this tricky period.
 
Today I will share with you the tips I’ve learned on delivering value to your organisation when starting a new position within the first months.
 
#1 Start as you mean to go on
The first day on your new job doesn’t need to be the first time you interact with your new team. Why not take the initiative to contact your new employer and ask for information about your new role and how it fits into the existing team and business goals so that you can formalise your thoughts and questions before you start.
 
#2 Be Prepared to Absorb as much information as you can
Absorb as much as you can about your colleagues, their roles and responsibilities and how the company operates.  Form meaningful personal and professional relationships with your new colleagues as this is an important step in settling into any new role.
 
#3 Be proactive
Take the initiative and ask for work. There is always a tendency to underwork new employees which can be a good way of allowing them to bed in, however, there is a risk that you do not get to show what you can do and by being too passive it can be hard to make your mark.
 
#4 Secure an early win
Proving your worth early on is a huge way to build your reputation among your employer and colleagues. The early win does not have to be massive, just a tangible indication that you are capable. That might be delivering a task ahead of schedule, collaborating on a task or achieving a positive result.
 
#5 Ask for Feedback
Don’t hesitate to ask for feedback on how well you are doing. Be open-minded, and coachable: you will be seen as easy to communicate with, and people will be more likely to give you honest feedback.
 
#6 Pitch your new ideas
Show how you’ve approached the problem in the past, and present the outcomes. Find credible case studies or sources to support your pitch. And give time for your team and manager to digest the information. 
 
The first 90 days will most likely fly by and you’ll be firmly established in your new role before you know it. But keep in mind these tips and you’ll be sure to excel from day one. By preparing ahead you can show your eagerness before you have even started. Absorbing as much information about your role and colleagues will equip you to succeed. Being proactive and getting involved will show your colleagues and employer that you are serious about your new job. And finally, securing an early win is one of the best ways to really make your mark.