Tips and Tricks: The Third Month in a New Job!
With two months under your belt, you have learned the ins and outs of your position, started to workshop your short and long-term goals, and have identified anything that needs changing. In this third month in your new role, it is important to act on your specific position requirements as well as personal development.
Establish priorities
Think about what has worked for you over the past 60 days and what hasn’t and decide what is a priority in helping you succeed. By speaking with your manager, discuss any additional priorities that you should focus your development on. Just because you are new to the company, it does not mean that the priorities you see are not beneficial to the company, in fact, they can provide a fresh perspective on potential problems.
Look back at the past weeks
A 90-day review is a great chance to discuss your experience so far with your manager. It is a time to take a deep dive into your position and talk openly about what is working and what may need additional effort. This review is also a great chance to lay out a road map for your professional future. Maybe your company is growing, and you can plan steps to take a more managerial role, or perhaps the road map can help you detail a new project. Implementing these steps can improve your personal and team metrics.
Take initiative
At this point, you are likely to gain more accountability within your team and be given more projects and responsibilities. Even if they are not major projects, start to find small ways to take on leadership roles. By taking a larger role, you will not only benefit the rest of your team but will aid in your own professional development. If you have downtime, consider developing an idea for a new project that you’ve identified needing extra attention. Spearheading these initiatives can help in advancing leadership skills.
Demonstrate your value
One of the best ways to start a new job is to demonstrate that not just you, but the work you put in, is valuable. By establishing yourself as such, you will set a solid ground for career development by showing everyone you can be a reliable team player. Get a jumpstart on your daily tasks and future projects so that you can show your manager and company your level of commitment to the job.
Take care of yourself
As you have likely learned in the past 60 days, a new job can be physically and mentally challenging. You have been tasked with a new routine, learning new skills, and adapting to a new work environment. Be mindful of how the work you put in affects your well-being. Burnout can be extremely common in the beginning of the job so make sure that you are taking care of yourself in and outside the office.