What are going to be doing the first couple weeks at a new job?
I can’t answer that for you because I have no idea – But I can tell you what you should be doing the first few weeks at a new job.
- Asking Questions
- Everyone always says ask questions but what questions should you be asking when you don’t know much about what’s already going on?
- Ask about the workflow – How do they get and complete tasks
- What applications are they using for daily productivity? And if you don’t know them then familiarize yourself with them.
- Ask what is expected of you during your first 2-3 months so you can better contribute and so you know your goals and what you need to accomplish.
- Get your first task and start asking about the codebase
- Everyone always says ask questions but what questions should you be asking when you don’t know much about what’s already going on?
- Learning about the company and the product
- The product and/or company are probably a big portion as to why decided to take a job to begin with – Start getting to know them better by reading up on any literature the company has to offer or finding out the right people to talk to about the product
- Getting to know your co workers
- This one really intimidates me but you have to talk to the people you’ll be working with so you can build a work relationship with them
- Start joining in on office banter, going to team lunches and happy hours
- It’s not a enough to go but you should also join in the conversations while you’re there – This one is always super difficult for me but it can be done. So don’t feel like this is an easy task for everyone
- Start joining in on office banter, going to team lunches and happy hours
- This one really intimidates me but you have to talk to the people you’ll be working with so you can build a work relationship with them
I hope this was helpful! Best of luck in your new role! What do you do to get acclimated into a new company/position? I’d love to hear your comments below.