When you are starting a new role as an analyst, associate, VP, what are some habits you do to set yourself up for success during your first few days and first weeks? For example asking seniors for examples of past presentations/feedback to see how MDs like to present slideshave a consistent process for reviewing incl. sense checkshow to get your fellow associates or VPs to like you?

Your first 90 days in a new role should be about establishing credibility, understanding the dynamics of the firm, and making yourself indispensable. In the first 30 days, your focus should be on observing, listening, and learning the company’s internal politics. Every firm has unspoken rules, and your job is to understand them before trying to stand out. Identify who holds real influence beyond their title, pay attention to how your boss operates, and befriend the people they trust. This creates a layer of implicit trust in you by association.

How to set yourself up for success in a new role

When you are starting a new role as an analyst, associate, VP, what are some habits you do to set yourself up for success during your first few days and first weeks?

For example

asking seniors for examples of past presentations/feedback to see how MDs like to present slides
have a consistent process for reviewing incl. sense checks
how to get your fellow associates or VPs to like you?

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