Stephen Grey ⋅ Arlington, MA iland ⋅ 12 years experience

Hi Kamran - Thank you for your service. To add to Darla's answer; a 30-60-90 day plan goes a long way. It shows you have the foresight to put together what you want to accomplish in your first 30 days, 60 days and 90 days. It would also be good to take initiative and setup a weekly or bi-weekly meeting with your Manager/Director and review your progress and projects you are working on. Best of luck on your new role and congratulations.

Darla Kane ⋅ Alpharetta, GA Siemens ⋅ 30 years experience

There are several good books/resources out there for planning your first 100 days. This can help you explore the best approach for you. In the meantime... here are a few ideas.

Start with what you want to accomplish in 3 months. What outcomes you seek to achieve. Examples may include, building relationships, building credibility, demonstrating your key strengths, exploring, listening, learning about the organization, finding where you fit, your contributions and results, addressing key needs of the business, and so on. Build and prioritize your own plan.

Depending on the job you are going into this could vary, but in general learn about the organization, your customers, and your role in an effective way to deliver meaningful results within the (3 months) time frame you are targeting. Think about how you've approached this in the past - what are your best practices. Ask others about their best practices. Develop a written plan with input from your manager and others. Prioritize activities and focus to ensure you are not just your plan but the objectives behind the plan.

Also - think about quickly connecting with others, building relationships, (networks, mentors, sponsors, etc.)

Be realistic and practical, and balance this with something that stretches you.

Good luck in your new role!

Deborah Carter ⋅ Owens Cross Roads, AL Raytheon ⋅ 28 years experience

Hi Kamran,

I want to echo the other responses and also suggest that it would be a good idea to establish clear goals and expectations with your manager and document them. Also, if your organization has an internal employee resource group for veterans it may be beneficial to network with other veterans who have made the transition to your organization's culture and can offer you specific advise.

Good luck!

Deb Carter

chuck taylor ⋅ Pompano Beach, FL Madison Marquette ⋅ 34 years experience

I hire attitudes. Unless the job is something like surgery, the necessary skills are easily learned. My belief is that you never get a second chance for a first impression. Generally, people make long term observations based on their interaction with you during that initial 90 day period.
Therefore, 110% effort is not enough. It really should be 150% effort with the emphasis on learning everything that is put in front of you, asking plenty of relevant questions and volunteering to do whatever it takes to succeed. Take the ball and run with it. I think that the only 2 people that are recognized by all, are the best and the worst at what they do. Everyone else is just in the middle and you don't want to be there. If you have to go to work, why not go with the attitude that you will be the best at what you do.
I know that my answer is nothing tangible but rather sets the tone for how you approach your career.
I want to thank you for your service to the US and wish you unparalleled success in your endeavors.