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2.Boost Your Knowledge
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BE SURE YOU’RE BRINGING YOUR A-GAME WITH THESE TIPS:
A few casual conversations with the right people will give you a great head start in your new role.
GRAB A BITE WITH A COLLEAGUE
“If you want people to know you, if you want to make an impact, if you want to get promoted, go to lunch.”Richard A. Moran
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A few casual conversations with the right people will give you a great head start in your new role.
GRAB A BITE WITH A COLLEAGUE
Knowing whether they’re an email junkie or a chatterbox can help ensure you’re speaking the same language—and set you up for future success.
GET TO KNOW YOUR MANAGER’S WORK STYLE
“Some managers want to meet in-person weekly. Others, prefer an email update as you go along... The sooner you know the best way to stay connected with your boss, the better.”
J.T. O’Donnell
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Knowing whether they’re an email junkie or a chatterbox can help ensure you’re speaking the same language—and set you up for future success.
GET TO KNOW YOUR MANAGER’S WORK STYLE
Use LinkedIn to find a company veteran.
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FIND AN OFFICE ALLY
Find someone who can show you the ropes.
Knowing the dos and don’ts in your company goes a long way when you’re working to build your reputation.
GET FAMILIAR WITH THE CULTURE
Knowing the dos and don’ts in your company goes a long way when you’re working to build your reputation.
“As a new employee, you will never have this opportunity again...map the cultural norms and understand the informal culture by listening and observing. It will serve you well in your career.”Lora Cecere
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GET FAMILIAR WITH THE CULTURE
Do your research. A few simple insights about people’s work experience and expertise can help you break the ice and kickstart conversations.
KNOW WHO YOU’RE MEETING– BEFORE YOU MEET
Learn more about your colleagues.
Do your research. A few simple insights about people’s work experience and expertise can help you break the ice and kickstart conversations.
Find them on LinkedIn >>
KNOW WHO YOU’RE MEETING– BEFORE YOU MEET
Search for your company in the news, and get the latest on what media, influencers, and others are saying.
FIND YOUR COMPANY IN THE NEWS
FIND YOUR COMPANY IN THE NEWS
Search for your company in the news, and get the latest on what media, influencers, and others are saying.
“Read all the recent news that you can find so that you are aware of the issues that your company faces. Read about your company’s history, so you can understand its DNA.”Guy Kawasaki
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Find and follow thought leaders on Linkedin.
Follow industry experts and thought leaders to keep up with what’s trending.
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LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
Sometimes the best way to learn is talking with someone
just like you.
“The more proactive you are in building relationships at work right off the bat, the better off you will be both personally and professionally.”Aaron Hurst
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LEARN FROM YOUR PEERS
A few quick classes outside of the office can help take your work from good to great.
BUILD ON YOUR EXPERTISE
Use Lynda to work on your technical know-how, or brush up on your soft skills.
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BUILD ON YOUR EXPERTISE
A few quick classes outside of the office can help take your work from good to great.
NOW YOU’RE READY TO ROCK YOUR NEW JOB
GET CONNECTED
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
BOOST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
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