Just got promoted? Here’s how to navigate the workplace in your first week


You’ve been working hard for a year to earn a promotion and you finally got it! You’re over the moon with happiness. But you have a little bit of new job anxiety within you as well. Everyone feels a bit nervous on their first week in a new chair. You don’t have to sweat over it too much because we have just the right tips for you to make the most out of your first week in the new position.

Create a plan for the first 90 days

True, you are trying to just get over the first week without causing a massive blunder, but that does not mean that you can forget to consider the future to come. Most of the time, a promotion comes with an increased workload and responsibilities. You will need to have a proper game plan in place when you take the new position so that you know exactly what to do at the right time. Understand the goals and expectations of your new position before you sit behind the desk. Talk to your manager and discuss what they want you to achieve within the first quarter. Then, set SMART goals that will set you on your way to those career goals.

Talk to the people you work with

If you are working with a new team after your promotion, it is absolutely necessary for you to talk with them right after accepting the new position. These conversations will help you understand their expectations of you. You should also clearly communicate what you expect your team to achieve as a whole. Your supervisor can set you up with any training and development programs available to get you up to speed on the new responsibilities.

Ask for feedback

Your career is a life-long journey of learning. Your learning does not stop just because you climbed up another rung in the career ladder. Once you have spent a few days in the role, start asking your manager and team members for feedback on your performance. You may even be surprised at what comes out of the feedback. Ask your team members what they think you should do more or less of. You can also ask them for suggestions on how to do certain tasks better.

Get to know your team

If you just stepped into a management role, you would need to get familiar with the strengths, weaknesses, and personality traits of your new team members. You will need to get a good feel of the team culture within the first week. This will allow you to spot and address any negative aspects of the work culture earlier on than later. The first week in your position will tell your team members a lot about your management style. So, ensure that you dedicate time to one-on-one meetings with each member of your team.

Listen well

If you get promoted as a team leader to a new team, you will have to be the observer for a few days. The other team members will already have their rhythm and chemistry. In order to fit in, you will need to pay good attention. Be an active listener and pay attention to what your team members have to share. Give credit where it is due and avoid micromanaging your team from the get-go. If you feel that you still haven’t grasped the reins of the group after a week of trying, ask an HR manager to step in and help you out.

By Resume Mansion



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