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When onboarding in a new job, how do you earn the trust of your teams?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
It is natural to want to prove yourself and start contributing immediately when hired into a new position. However, this is the time to exhibit your soft skills, such as building work relationships with your new teams. The people you will be working closely with haven't had a chance to interview you, and some may be wary of anyone new. They've helped build or contributed to building out their systems and operations and likely take pride in what they've helped build. To contribute, you must learn from your teams and respect what has come before you. Learn who each member of the team is, and share who you are and what you have to offer with humility and transparency. Tap into their knowledge, and build trust. Remember, togetherness is at the heart of the IKEA culture. "We are strongest when we trust each other, pull in the same direction, and have fun together."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I approach it as if I was starting over with the interview process. I let all my new teammates interview me, and I interview them back. I create a transparent dialogue, am humble, and try to learn as much from everyone as possible. I show that I am invested in the opportunity by putting in the work in getting up to speed as possible, and through my actions, I try to show that I am trustworthy."
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