The first month in a new job is arguably one of the most critical, as it can set the tone for your entire tenure with the company. Your actions and reactions can make or break your reputation at your new company and can impact your entire career, says Todd Dean, co-founder and CMO of mobile employment app Wirkn. Here are Dean’s six tips for making your first month at a new role one of your best.
1. Do your homework
Before you head into the office for your first day, you should have done extensive homework. You’re trying to discover as much as you can about your new role, how it fits into the larger business strategy of the company and also learn about the culture.
“You need to show up on your first day with an almost global scope in mind — what’s your role, how you can impact the company on a larger scale, and you also need to learn as much as possible about cultural norms and the company’s mission and values before you even walk in the door,” Dean says.
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