Step 6 of your job switch: Join
Your first 90 days in a new job: a simple plan
Listen in month one, deliver small wins in month two and take ownership in month three, plus the paperwork to finish.
The first three months in a new job decide how your manager and team see you for a long time. A simple plan for your first 90 days in a new job helps you settle in quickly and show results early.
Days 1 to 30: listen and learn
- Meet everyone you will work with, one to one if you can
- Understand how work moves: tickets, reviews, releases, meetings
- Ask your manager what success looks like for you at 90 days, and write it down
Days 31 to 60: deliver small wins
Pick two or three small, visible tasks and finish them well. Reliable delivery builds trust faster than big promises.
Days 61 to 90: take ownership
Take responsibility for one area, such as a service, a process or a recurring problem. Suggest improvements now that you understand why things are the way they are.
Paperwork to finish
- Transfer your old PF to the new account using your UAN. See how to download your EPF passbook to check the balance moved
- Submit tax-saving declarations to the new employer
- Check your first payslip against your offer
This is the last step of the job switch. Start from step 1 any time with the ATS resume format, or read the full job switch playbook.
