Transitioning to a new role, particularly one with a new company, can feel equally exciting and intimidating for anyone. On the one hand, it’s an opportunity to enjoy a fresh start and take on new challenges. Conversely, it’s unfamiliar territory for both the new employee and the team they join.
Even if the role they’re transitioning from is similar, new employees will still need to adjust to the differences in their team, workflow, expectations and more. At the same time, managers will need to adapt to having a new person on their team—which means navigating how that employee’s personality, experiences and learning style impact the workplace culture.
New employees can put their best foot forward when employers help ensure a smooth transition. To do that, both parties should rely on each other to successfully learn and manage the role together.
How to be Successful in Your New Job
While people have different ways of defining it, just about everyone wants to be successful. How do you build a strong foundation early on? How do you keep the momentum going in a new role? Read on to learn more!
Three Tips for Starting a New Job
Your first few weeks will probably feel like a whirlwind as you work hard to memorize new names, faces and company information. Below are some tips you can use to help acclimate to your new role and the company.
- Get to know your coworkers: As you get settled in (and figure out how to get from your desk to the water fountain), make an effort to be friendly and introduce yourself to the people you meet along the way. Staying mindful of your coworkers and their time, while frequently relying on their expertise, lays a solid foundation for working relationships and provides an opportunity for collaboration early on.
- Establish a routine: Even beyond the workplace, it’s helpful to establish an effective routine so that you can hit the ground running in your new role. When adjusting to a new work-life balance, taking the time to relearn your workflow, bandwidth and measures of success will allow you to soak up new information and still go home feeling like you’ve had a productive day.
- Take notes: Throughout the onboarding process, and after, it’s important to take note of what you learn. Jotting down any notes and questions that come to mind throughout a conversation can signal to your supervisor and coworkers that you’re ready to invest in your training and professional development. These notes will also continue to serve you in your professional journey as you build your pool of resources.
Finding Long-Term Professional Success in Your Role
Once you’ve started to get a lay of the land and feel less nervous about starting a new job, it becomes a lot easier to focus on the bigger picture. Creating long-term goals with your manager can help you learn how to grow in the role you’re in and also allows you to better understand their leadership style. Not only does this help you get to know each other, but it clearly defines what your expectations are of each other and how your performance will be assessed.
You likely got hired by having a strong mix of knowledge, skills and experience, but that doesn’t mean you won’t make mistakes or get some things wrong. Be open to any feedback you get and make sure to listen when advice is offered!
Additionally, while you may want to prove yourself by going the extra mile and doing more work, make sure you focus on establishing a healthy work-life balance. Doing too much too fast can lead to burnout, which negatively affects both you and your team.
At Shamrock, we prioritize employee training and professional development within our organization. For example, Shamrock’s leadership and development program is designed for aspiring leaders in sales management to excel in their careers. Developing strong leaders from within has allowed us to continuously prepare our people for future leadership roles at any of our ten locations.
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