\u200bBeginning a new job is always a little overwhelming. Not only are you adjusting to a whole new project, office, and set of coworkers, you\u2019re also trying to figure out what your boss wants and how to deliver it.<\/p>\n
By asking the right questions, however, you can make your first month on the job far more manageable.<\/p>\n
Some managers want to do everything in person. Others prefer email, chat, or even text. Rather than trying to guess what your supervisor likes, simply ask him or her.<\/p>\n
Ideally, you and your manager will be on the same page when it comes to check-ins; maybe you both prefer quickly catching up once a day, or giving more comprehensive updates once a week. But if you have different styles, it\u2019s your job to adapt to your boss, not the other way around.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to figure out from day one how often he or she likes to talk.<\/p>\n
Depending on how long your contract is, you may need to adjust this timeline. However, the essential element\u2014identifying your supervisor\u2019s biggest goals for you\u2014won\u2019t change.<\/p>\n
The answer to this question will help you determine what you should prioritize and what you should shift to the back burner.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s one of the biggest obstacles to adjusting to a new boss? Figuring out where he or she draws the line between managing and micromanaging.<\/p>\n
Your supervisor may trust you to do everything independently. Or your supervisor may want to approve all your decisions (at least for the first couple weeks). The more information you have about his or her expectations, the easier it\u2019ll be to meet them.<\/p>\n
This question is a great way to see what you shouldn\u2019t do. You\u2019ll probably get some insights you didn\u2019t expect\u2014but even if you don\u2019t, you\u2019ll impress your boss with your thoughtfulness and foresight.<\/p>\n
Since you\u2019re a consultant, you\u2019ll probably go through a different onboarding process than a traditional employee. That means topics that are usually covered in orientation (like which resources are offered) might not be covered in depth.<\/p>\n
Rather than going to your manager with every question you have\u2014and then being redirected to the appropriate person\u2014figure out in advance who\u2019s the best person to help with various situations or topics.<\/p>\n
While you can never make your first couple of weeks completely stress- or mistake-free, asking these questions will definitely help ease your transition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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