7.Conduct an informational interview with your boss. Conducting an informational interview with your boss can help you develop your road map based on your boss’s vision for the company and your role.[5]
This will also go a long way towards developing a healthy professional relationship with your boss.
Your plans and goals will be accomplished in the best possible manner if you line them up well with his or her needs.
You can gain an edge by learning how you can help him or her succeed and how you can collaborate.
Get information about what they want, what their approach is towards routine work and assignments, and how you can go the extra mile to exceed expectations.
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Draft a 30/60/90 day plan to map out your success. Your early conversations with your manager should focus on creating a plan for your first 90 days at work, and track those goals on a monthly basis.[6][7]
You should clearly state what you intend to accomplish in those first three months.
Your plan should also reflect your interactions with your teammates.
For example, you should include a goal of maintaining focused listening to earn your coworkers’ trust and demonstrate that you are a 100% committed team player.
This will ensure that you are accepted gladly and warmly.
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Set realistic goals with your boss. Your career-related goals should be set in collaboration with your boss, so that you can find common ground with him or her.[8]
Get your goals reviewed by your boss so that you get their stamp of approval.
Your boss can also let you know which goals require slight modification in light of your job duties and the organization’s culture.
You should set a reasonable bar of accomplishment that is neither too high nor too low.
10.Expand your network and include your coworkers. Make sure to avoid limiting your communication to only your bosses, rather include everyone who has a good eye on the health of the company.[9][10]
Connect with people who can offer information and advice beyond the regular communication channels like company listserves.
Sometimes a job title might not clearly demonstrate the influence your colleague may have.
It’s your duty to gain a deeper understand of each person by digging deeper into your relationships with each individual.
11.Extend your assistance to those who need it. If someone can benefit from your assistance or advice, help them out to gain their respect and trust.[11]
Go beyond your normal responsibilities and offer to help people with their projects, as long as your own work will not go unattended.
Go out of your way to tell people that you are willing to help, even if it demands some extra effort on your end.
12.Thank people for their help habitually. Irrespective of anyone’s job title, whenever someone extends a helping hand, make sure to return a thank you.[12]
You should show your colleagues the respect they deserve and indicate that you are grateful when they do something for you.
