LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand how to maximize your first ninety days on the job.
- Learn strategies for developing a good relationship with your boss.
- Understand what success in your current job really means.
Table 12.1 "Your First Ninety Days On The Job" gives an overview of some things you may want to address during your first few months of employment.
|
Suggested Time |
Items to Do |
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Before you start |
Return offer letter and work-related forms (e.g., I-9, W-2) Confirm place and time to report on your first day |
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On your first day |
Meet your boss and immediate colleagues Get security ID, computer passwords, phone and voice mail access Find the bathroom, lunch spots, and other creature comforts Understand your work deliverables for the short term |
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During your first week |
Complete employment paper work Learn company policies and regulations Meet colleagues in different departments Debrief with your boss on your first week |
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During your first month |
Attend orientation sessions Have lunch with different colleagues in your department and outside it Debrief with your boss about your first month Confirm your work deliverables for the first quarter |
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During your first ninety days |
Get feedback from your boss Look into training opportunities or other support from your employer Confirm your work deliverables for the next quarter, half year, and year Continue to debrief with your boss, network with colleagues |
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