It can be difficult to start a new job. You have to learn the company culture, get along with colleagues, and make sure your boss is satisfied with your work. It can be very nerve-wracking to work with a new boss.
Maybe your old boss wasn’t satisfied with your work. You might feel insecure about working with employers after having a bad experience with a toxic manager. You finally got a new job and are trying to see if it’s a good fit. Don’t fret. I came up with a few ways to impress a new boss.
Learn About Your Boss
Before starting a job you should learn as much as you can about your boss. Take the time to look at your new manager’s LinkedIn. Read about any major partnerships or companies they’ve been involved in.
Have they worked at a Fortune 500 company? Are they known for being an expert in a specific subject? Do they have a history of hiring employees from underrepresented communities? You should be able to answer all of these questions before starting a new job.
And don’t forget to research the company where you plan to work as well. Make sure you are familiar with the company’s history and mission. But most importantly, read about the CEO. You should be familiar with where the CEO has worked, what boards they are on, and where they have donated. This is just one of the several ways to impress your new boss.
Respond Quickly On Slack
This is one of the best ways to stand out to your new employer. Many companies are now using Slack for employees to communicate rather than email. From team channels to one-on-one with your boss, you need to have your notifications on during work hours so that you don’t miss a message. It is important to not have your phone on silent, especially when starting a new job.
Learn the lay of the land before posting on Slack. See what your colleagues post and be supportive when your boss posts. It can be easy to forget some channels exist but responding slowly can make or break your career.
Work Well With Others
When you first start a new role make sure to go with the flow of the company’s culture. Prove that you can be trusted with clients or potential partners by working well with others. Be enthusiastic about group projects and do not read from notecards if you do a presentation.
Have your presentation memorized and your new boss will likely be impressed. Also, you might be asked to take clients out with your colleagues present. Go into pitch meetings with coworkers and have a team plan about what you want to say and accomplish.
Lastly, don’t challenge your manager or co-workers initially. You may find yourself biting your lip when you don’t agree with some statements or decisions. Once your boss and coworkers get to know you better then you can be a little more opinionated. Now you know if you learn more about your manager, respond quickly on Slack, and work well with others you’ll be sure to impress your new boss.