2 What to Remember!

Be a Sponge

One of your most important duties your first week is absorbing everything. Getting to know our culture, the working and communication styles of teammates, projects, and goals means that you’ll be able to start your real work sooner (and be more effective when you do).

So, go to the new hire orientation, sign up for professional development classes offered by IUPUI, HANDS in Autism, as well as through subscriptions we have available, and attend all the team and office meetings you can, even if you’re not yet sure what’s going on or they don’t 100% pertain to your work.

Don’t Overcommit Yourself

Be careful, though, to balance your schedule—you want to have plenty of time to learn the ropes from your desk. We fully expect you to ramp up your workload slowly.

Ask Questions

As you learn about new processes, projects, and people, don’t be afraid to ask questions. You need to get up to speed, and people will expect it from the new person on the team.

Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Up

Don’t be afraid to contribute and add value—you do want to reinforce that you’re the right person for the job! No, you won’t know everything (nor should you act like you do!), but you can make suggestions in team meetings or brainstorming sessions, or ask questions like, “Has this been tried before?” And if you have a skill or ability that you’ve been hired to bring to the team, pipe up and share that knowledge.