Making the first 30 days in a new job count is vital.
So, you’ve secured the job you wanted. You’re excited about the future, but potentially feeling nervous about settling into your new job and company.
The first 30 days will set the tone for your future, so having a clear plan for them will help you build the right foundation, help you settle fully and make a great impression.
Here are our top tips for ensuring your first 30 days are impactful:
Understand the company and its culture
- Take the time to learn about the mission, vision and the goals
- Observe the culture, paying attention to communication styles and workplace etiquette
- Read the necessary policies and procedures. Things like the employee handbook are important!
Build Relationships
- Proactively introduce yourself to people within the business
- Show interest in your new colleagues and identify common interests
- Ensure you have one-on-one time with key colleagues and your leadership team
Clarify your role, and their expectations
- identify the one thing you are accountable for
- Understand what your key objectives and responsibilities are
- Set goals and identify what success looks like
Master the tools
- Ensure you are thoroughly trained on any systems or processes you need
- Document processes – take notes!
- Identify who to go to in certain situations
Contribute
- Don’t sit on the sidelines – contribute ideas where possible
- Celebrate any individual or team wins
- Avoid being overly critical of any existing processes
Get organised
- Once you know what you are there to do, and what success looks like, make a plan of how you will achieve it
- Create a routine and develop a schedule to manage your work effectively
- Track your progress against your goals
Look after yourself
- Avoid overworking or taking on too much to try and impress
- Seek feedback, and don’t make assumptions on how you are doing
- Reflect on your progress, evaluate your integration and plan for the next 30 days!
Your first 30 days should be full of curiosity, humility and enthusiasm. It’s the perfect time to learn, build trust and show that you are a valuable member of the team.
