What would you do to impress us in your first 90 days, if we were to hire you?

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When hired, you've successfully pitched yourself to your interviewer as the best candidate for the job, but you'll need to convince everyone else on your new team of the same thing. To establish the trust of a new team, you'll need to learn how and why they do things the way they do, especially before suggesting any improvements. This is accomplished by working side by side with those who helped build the working environment. Tap into them as a resource by asking questions. Familiarize yourself with the 30/60/90 rule: Month one should focus on familiarizing yourself with your teams, company, products/services, clients, etc. Month two should be spent studying current processes and procedures, and identifying strengths and weaknesses. In the final month, you should be established in your new role and be capable of identifying growth opportunities. Past the 90 day mark is considered an acceptable time to implement innovation.

"I'd start building relationships right away, revealing my work style, performing with consistency right off the batt. I'd establish respectful boundaries while building relationships without sacrificing performance. I'd set those expectations with my coworkers, and deliver on them. I'd give my coworkers the information they need to know how to communicate with me and how to work with me. By introducing these aspects to my makeup, I'd eliminate any grey areas and establish clear guidelines for how to work with me. I'd ask tons of questions, especially about all the behind-the-scenes stuff that I can; why they do things the way they do, and all the big picture stuff, including asking how I can make an impact in my new role, by finding out who the most successful individuals are, and what defines their success. I'd define what success looks like.

So, I'd work on learning the ropes, gaining as much of a big-picture-scope as I can, while building relationships. I'd get to know everyone there. I'd work hard side by side with them, and keep my head down. I'd exhibit my positivity, ask for their insights and their tips and tricks to getting the work done as efficiently as I could. I'd actively listen and participate, and keep asking questions to absorb as much as I can. I'd put my all to earn my keep and build the trust of my coworkers to ensure I complimented my new team. Once I feel I've built some strong working relationships, I'd keep trying to identify kaizen opportunities and would innovate from there. I'm there to contribute and make the team stronger as a whole. That's my goal."

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3. What would you do to impress us in your first 90 days, if we were to hire you?

What You Need to Know

When hired, you've successfully pitched yourself to your interviewer as the best candidate for the job, but you'll need to convince everyone else on your new team of the same thing. To establish the trust of a new team, you'll need to learn how and why they do things the way they do, especially before suggesting any improvements. This is accomplished by working side by side with those who helped build the working environment. Tap into them as a resource by asking questions. Familiarize yourself with the 30/60/90 rule: Month one should focus on familiarizing yourself with your teams, company, products/services, clients, etc. Month two should be spent studying current processes and procedures, and identifying strengths and weaknesses. In the final month, you should be established in your new role and be capable of identifying growth opportunities. Past the 90 day mark is considered an acceptable time to implement innovation.

Written by Kevin Downey on July 20th, 2022

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"I'd start building relationships right away, revealing my work style, performing with consistency right off the batt. I'd establish respectful boundaries while building relationships without sacrificing performance. I'd set those expectations with my coworkers, and deliver on them. I'd give my coworkers the information they need to know how to communicate with me and how to work with me. By introducing these aspects to my makeup, I'd eliminate any grey areas and establish clear guidelines for how to work with me. I'd ask tons of questions, especially about all the behind-the-scenes stuff that I can; why they do things the way they do, and all the big picture stuff, including asking how I can make an impact in my new role, by finding out who the most successful individuals are, and what defines their success. I'd define what success looks like.

So, I'd work on learning the ropes, gaining as much of a big-picture-scope as I can, while building relationships. I'd get to know everyone there. I'd work hard side by side with them, and keep my head down. I'd exhibit my positivity, ask for their insights and their tips and tricks to getting the work done as efficiently as I could. I'd actively listen and participate, and keep asking questions to absorb as much as I can. I'd put my all to earn my keep and build the trust of my coworkers to ensure I complimented my new team. Once I feel I've built some strong working relationships, I'd keep trying to identify kaizen opportunities and would innovate from there. I'm there to contribute and make the team stronger as a whole. That's my goal."

Written by Kevin Downey on July 20th, 2022

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