Congratulations! You have secured your dream job. All of your time spent refining your resume, researching opportunities, and interviewing has paid off! You experience an initial feeling of euphoria but as your start date draws closer, you find that you are becoming somewhat anxious. Perhaps it has been a long time since you have changed companies. Or even if not, change can be challenging and it takes time to adjust.

Here are some strategies to help you through the first critical ninety days in your new role.

1) Maintain a positive attitude. Remember to be patient and that change takes time. There is a lot to learn, you need to figure out what are the nuances of corporate culture, “who is who in the zoo”. Forgive yourself if you don’t remember everyone’s name never mind where the coffee maker is. Remind yourself that over time everything will become more comfortable.

2) Very early in your first week and ideally on your first day meet with your Manager. Understand company strategy and objectives, your Manger’s goals and objectives, as well as those for your role. What are expectations over the first three, six months and first year? Ask questions and gather information. Take notes as you are in information gathering stage and won’t be able to retain it all.

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