CAREER SPECIAL .....Know your course of action

Know your course of action

Make the most of your first 90 days at a new job by implementing these insightful strategies

Now that you have landed your dream job, it’s time to prove your mettle. It’s time to make your boss love you by becoming a star employee. Start with these things that successful people do to make the most of the first three months in your new position.

Execute and reflect

Reflect on the goals you initially created at the onset of your new position. “Whatever you sold them on in the interview, make it your mission to demonstrate that you are going to do it,” says Amanda Augustine, career advice expert for TopResume. Examine how your goals have changed and how you can improve your workflow to get more done and become the version of yourself you wanted to be on day one.

They become invaluable to team members

Three months is enough time to learn the lay of the land, and make it clear to your co-workers how much you have to offer. Augustine previously says that starting in your first week, you should betaking part in meetings and conversations and establishing your expertise to become a go-to person for your team.

They find a way to resolve issues

Annabel Action, the founder of Never Liked It Anyway — an e-portal shared a few tricks for creative problem-solving including starting with small projects, banning your go-to solutions, and even asking yourself “What would my hero do?”

Considering how Willy Wonka would solve a packaging challenge, how Coco Chanel would tackle a communications issue, and how Salvador Dali would take on streamlining a supply chain can be very enlightening, she shares.

They branch out

It is all too easy to become comfortable with our office neighbours. But once you know them, it’s time to branch out and meet other people in the company. You might want to start by asking for their advice and perspectives.

Rachel Bitte, chief people officer with a software recruiting firm Jobvite, says, “People are willing to talk about themselves. People are willing to share what they learned being in that field. So don’t be afraid to go leverage that network, just to even learn.”

They identify time wasters and kick them

We are all guilty of time-wasting here and there — but it’s up to you to eliminate them. The first step is keeping track of how you spend your days, so you can identify the most and least productive tasks.

They continually tweak their habits

Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit, wrote in his book that typically, people who exercise start eating better and become more productive at work. They smoke less and show more patience with colleagues and family. They use their credit cards less frequently and say they feel less stressed. Exercise is a keystone habit that triggers widespread change.

Other positive activities that can improve your work might include meditation, or hobbies such as writing, painting, or reading.

They rekindle their relationships with former co-workers

Augustine says that near the start of a new gig, new hires should go back and reconnect with people at your old company, and ask for LinkedIn recommendations. The best time to get referrals isn’t when you’re hunting for a job — it’s well before you need it.

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