Building new relationships with new peers and leaders isn't always an easy task. It can be intimidating to some people to meet new people, especially in a brand new work environment. Some ways to get started include:

- Showing a willingness to accept feedback and help
- Offering to join a committee or volunteer assistance in some way
- Avoiding an air of entitlement or acting like a know-it-all...be ready to learn
- Avoiding gossip and speculation
- Asking meaningful questions and listening intently
- Being early on your first day (and every day after that!)

Strong co-worker connections can take time to form. Discuss the action steps you take to ensure that you have an active communication line with your co-workers, team, and management right from the start. When you reply, incorporate language from Google's values and culture statements. Be as specific as possible in your response.

"I understand that some relationships come quickly, and others take time to nurture. When starting with a new company, I act as my true self and let my personality, integrity, and reliability shine. As a recruitment professional, I have learned that people like to talk about their lives. If hired as Google's newest Recruiter, I will build relationships with my co-workers and leaders by asking them about their life, interests, and accomplishments. I will also uphold Google's core values, including Autonomy and Intrinsic Motivation. These values mean that I will eagerly jump into my work and show my leaders and peers that I can be relied on to get the job done on time. I will also bring a healthy curiosity and show a willingness to learn from others."