First Three Months on the Job

While securing an offer is a major milestone that you should celebrate, now is not the time to relax or tone down the hard work! Think of the first three months on the job as an extended interview; this is a critical period for you to cement your place in the company. Here are a few steps you should take in the first 90 days:
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Ask lots of questions, but not the same one twice

You’re not expected to know everything; ask questions to make sure you understand expectations well, and take detailed notes so you don’t need to ask the same thing again.

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Get to know the team

Being the new kid on the block is the perfect excuse to schedule 1:1’s with people on the team to get to know them and what they do. Don’t be shy- strong relationships will help you down the road!

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Use 1:1’s wisely

You should have a 1:1 with your manager every 1-3 weeks; if you don’t, ask your manager if you can schedule this. Use this time to share progress updates, confirm priorities, and ask for feedback.

Don’t get too comfortable

Even if other people on the team roll up at 10am, play foosball for an hour every day, and drink liberally at happy hours, that doesn’t mean you should, too.

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Take new things on and go above and beyond

Is there a project nobody else wants to do? A system you know you could improve? An awesome new idea you want to introduce? Go for it and own it- just make sure you communicate to any key stakeholders.

Document everything‍

Track all your goals, tasks, and accomplishments. This will help you prepare for performance evals (usually 3-6 months after starting)