Welcome to this episode of the modern mentor podcast. I'm your host, Rachel Cook. Today's episode of the Modern Mentor Podcast. I'm your host, Rachel Cook. Today's

episode is all about how to be a superstar when joining a new team. You're new and you want to

contribute, but you've got a lot to learn. How do you manage that balancing act? Want to guess

how many jobs you're likely to have in your lifetime?

According to a 2019 survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it's 12.

Changing jobs can bring about a tremendous blend of feelings. For me, it was always exciting,

a sense of a fresh start and a new opportunity to deliver and impress. But also,

there is the anxiety. What if I'm not a fit? What if they don't like me? What if no one picks me for

the kickball team? Occasionally, my elementary school nightmares would seep into my grown-up

misgivings. If a job change is on the horizon for you, then let's talk about some

strategies that will help you stand out as a new member of a team. First, start with relationships.

Starting a new job can leave you feeling like you're drinking from a fire hose. A ton of

information will be coming at you, likely well more than you're able to absorb and

recall it first. But don't panic. The most valuable thing you can do in your first 90 days in a new

job is to focus on relationships over facts and data. Start by making connections with your new team

members in groups and also one-on-one. Strong relationships with your team members will set

you up for success. When you have questions, you need to seek collaboration, or you want advice on a

sticky situation, having trusting relationships will become your secret sauce. So start by just

connecting with people and focus on building trust, share what you're willing to share

about yourself and learn about each of them as you go. Next, focus on learning the unwritten.

Many organizations have written documentation designed to tell you how things work. Between your

company website and employee handbook and the Employee Policy Center on the intranet, there will be no shortage of official information on how things get done.

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