During your first 30 days in your new role…

• Observe your co-workers. If you don’t know what to do, you can always start by noticing what others are doing. How are they behaving? What does their writing look like? What are the norms or common behaviours at work that you can emulate?
• Don’t be afraid to try something new. Sometimes, it can be uncomfortable. It is okay to tell your coworkers that you don’t know how to do something or that you haven’t done it before. Don’t get others to do it for you. Try it out for yourself, as long as you have the support you need to do it safely.
• Ask questions. It is normal when you are working somewhere new to not understand processes or expectations. Clarify what your team needs you to do. If something changes and you are uncertain about how to proceed, ask! It is always better to ask than to find out later that you are doing it wrong or will need to redo something.
• Use the resources available to you. Every workplace is different, but you can still consult employee handbooks, talk to your colleagues or boss, or engage in independent research. Sometimes, a Google search is the best place to start!
• Adopt a Growth Mindset.  A growth mindset means you will be flexible in your thinking and open to feedback.