At Hitachi we seek to hire those who are confident in their skills and proactive. How do you plan to make an impact on our business in the first 90 days?
It is important to earn the trust of your new teams when onboarding in a new position. Your interview and management have gotten to know you through interviewing you, and now is the time for you to familiarize yourself with your new teams. This is why it is important to follow the 30/60/90 rule. In the first month of your 90 day probation period, familiarize yourself with your team, company, their products and services, clients, etc. In the second month, study their current processes and procedures, and identify their strengths and weaknesses. In the last month, try to improve your performance indicators and identify your growth opportunities. Beyond the 90 day mark is considered an acceptable time to implement innovation.
"I noticed in your job description that you mention a sales hunter mentality as being a must. My 90 day impact plan would be to aggressively tackle the cold call list that you mentioned has been neglected recently. These cold calls will result in an increase in sales appointments as my closing percentage is very strong."
"If hired, I plan to make an impact on your business quickly. I will do this by fully absorbing my training, taking any additional coursework if required, and building healthy co-worker relationships right out of the gates."
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Anonymous Answer
I would rely on the training programs offered, the knowledge sharing of the team to get up to speed and just understand Hitachi's approach. This would be the foundation to contribute and make an impact ASAP. I know that I am a quick learner, adapt to my environment, and have the people skills to make it work.
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a great start, but I suggest also drawing on key components of the job description and sharing which items you'd prioritize in the first 90 days. Providing a specific example shows that you are action-focused and someone who will dive in and get things done!
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