Thrive in your first 90 days when starting a new position as an engineer
Gregor Ojstersek
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Intro
Your first 90 days are crucial and can define your overall experience in your next position. It can be the difference between having an amazing experience and getting along well with your new colleagues or an experience, where you regret the decision that you made.
In this article, I'll share my perspective and my expectations as a manager, combined with my experience changing several different positions as an engineer. I’ll go with you step by step.
If you are an engineering leader, you can take a look at this article: The first 90 days when starting a new engineering leadership position (paid article), where I defined 6 steps to be successful in your first 90 days when starting a new engineering leadership position. It’s a quick guide, straight to the point. You can read this in less than 3 minutes!
Preparation is the key to success in your first 90 days
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You can find the full Article here: Engineering Leadership newsletter: Thrive in your first 90 days when starting a new position as an engineer
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9moIt is such a valuable article, especially for the part about getting those connections on track! I've seen too many new engineers who are afraid they aren't productive enough right away skipping the bonding phase, this hurts their careers long-term! 💚🐲🔥
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9moGreat article, Gregor! Preparation truly is key, and I appreciate your emphasis on connecting with teammates before starting. Building relationships and understanding the situation are crucial for a smooth transition. Your insights and experience as a manager add valuable perspective. Looking forward to reading more of your articles!
Engineering Manager @ DeepL
9moAdvice like this helps separate the professionals from the posers
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9moFor a cross functional technical leader role, the same advice applies, but multiplied. I try to work on a small task with each team for a week at a time. I can learn a lot about the team processes, deployment pipelines, and team dynamics. Listen, then speak. Understand, then propose. Great advice Gregor.
Assistant Vice President at Deutsche Bank | IT Application Owner | Specialist in Mainframe Development & Support | Proven Expertise in Mainframe Modernization & Legacy Migration | Aspiring Cloud Solutions Architect
9moTransitioning into a new role can be both exciting and daunting, and your steps provide a clear roadmap for engineers to hit the ground running. The emphasis on relationship-building and understanding the bigger picture is especially crucial. Thanks for sharing!