Starting a new job - FIRST 90 DAYS in a new job, and how to build a 90 day action plan step-by-step

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The first 90 days can determine your success or failure when starting a new job. In fact - did you know that 1 in 5 new employees won't make it through their first 90 days? Learn WHY this happens, and what YOU can do in the first 90 days of a new job - 6 steps you can take - to beat these odds and FAST TRACK your progress to become a RISING STAR!
I'll show you step-by-step how to do everything, from figuring out what to focus on, to building an effective 90 day action plan. All of this is broken down and carefully explained using visual guides.
Gone are the days of the rigid lists and rules to follow, and that dreaded (and inflexible) 30 60 90 day template - my method actually works, and it's simple to learn and apply. You'll walk away knowing exactly what you need to do.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Outline
1:16 - Why 90 days?
1:47 - Why do we fail? (learn from mistakes)
3:56 - The 6 steps to success
4:30 - Step 1: Lay foundations
8:19 - Step 2: Understand your role
13:31 - Step 3: Select priority projects
17:27 - Step 4: Develop a plan
21:30 - Step 5: Execute and deliver
22:47 - Step 6: Communicate success & your brand
23:25 - Power Tip!
23:57 - A word of advice
25:20 - Outro
Check out our other videos in the series all about how to start a new job on the right foot:
The first DAY at work: • Starting a new job - t...
The first WEEK at work: • Starting a new job - t...
You’ll be learning from an experienced corporate executive who has done this in real life - many times - and who’s managed and coached many others who’ve done this too.
My mission here at RISR is to help YOU go further, faster in your career - whether you're completely new to this, perhaps found yourself in a management position, maybe struggling to get ahead, or simply trying to be the best you can be.
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[@jakewinegar8396]

Thank you for this (and all of these). They’re making a huge difference for me. And I just started the perfect job for me 3 weeks ago. :)

[@LegendaryJae213]

how is that job going? im 21 and truly trying to get my life together so im not struggling living alone anymore.

[@MrTubber44]

You got this!

[@Richards678]

STARTING a full time Job tomorrow after being a stay at home moms for over 10 yrs! I am having a panic attack lol... Thank you so much!

[@risrcareers]

Congratulations - that’s awesome! Remember - your first few weeks is a very forgiving time. Even if you get half the stuff right that I discussed in the video, you’ll knock it out the park. All the best! You got this! 👊

[@sandooch6465]

Now that you've been at your job for 3 months, how was the transition and do you like your new job?

[@Dahmer_Jeff]

Whats the update!

[@etherealnolan]

Amazing! A little overwhelmed but I am willing to put the work in to getting past those first 90 days. Thank you!

[@nickolasmadureira5147]

Great material! Thanks for sharing!

[@seanmc3016]

Great - makes perfect sense! Thankyou!

[@karenk4140]

Great points! Thank you!

[@sukhoi102]

This is brilliant! Thanks ❤️

[@sshirr]

Amazing content, thank you for all the tips!

[@sunlyteprosllc6116]

Thank you for this post. It's great and very helpful.

[@duskyrose23]

Thank you!!!❤

[@tranbangviet]

Thank you very much for such precious experience and advices

[@LalehAzad]

Very helpful! thanks!

[@Temporary-nd5tb]

Fantastic video! You presented so much so clearly in a short amount of time. Nicely done!

[@jay_ta708]

This video is brilliant! I cannot thank you more, I've taken notes down.

[@thebestemployeepodcast1043]

Great Value ! Thanks !

[@CallSaul489]

Awesome ideas and I wish you’d post more!

[@paulmultigiti1148]

Thanks a lot your videos helped me from distraction and morning inspiration really appreciate your work .🎉

[@OmarKhodr]

Great content - thank you for the tips 🎉

[@bitcoindelight]

Great video, just started a new role in a larger corp and was wondering how to start... this was very helpful!

[@yusufoneg8095]

man so much details you are amazing ! Thanks for your efforts

[@sunnyside287]

Thanks a lot for this video, I've found it just as good as reading the first 90 days book!

[@zuris10]

This is brilliant! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thank you

[@MaheshJoshi_wellington]

Thank you so much🙏🏻 starting new job in 1 month will Follow this

[@emanchoices1916]

wow, this changes my life! Amazing

[@suesimm9339]

Great thanks :)

[@somethingnew3338]

Thank you a lot! I don't imagine how much this video teachs me

[@spectershore4482]

I can't say it better ! 🙌🏾🙌🏾💯

[@carolemedia3470]

So appreciate how structured this plan is, I have taken notes and ready to give it a shot in my new managerial role! Thanks for the great advice

[@nealxsmith]

I just started a new job last week and stumbled upon this. I've never done something like this before but I'm going to try this out and provide an update here in 90 days. Cheers!

[@bks021]

I started a week ago new job and this is what I needed thanks for sharing.

[@geof98]

starting a new job tomorrow Ill try to implement some of this advice

[@clarethorn9027]

Thank you for making this video!

[@risrcareers]

Glad you found it helpful Clare

[@aramotselaw3794]

New operations manager, thank you!! This really helps!

[@nintaijoel6439]

Thank you for this tips,i am currently going through training and on job training for a new role customer service and its full of tense ,I haven't establish my brand yet.After listen to your message here I'm gonna draft a plan and practice more for days left.Much appreciated .will be here back by the grace for a good news.Keep up

[@mercynkomo1691]

Thank you very much

[@MilMike]

very useful, thanks! :)

[@nolvian3737]

Thank you

[@ianchambers5112]

loved it , I am experienced ops manager about to start a new job and this was a very good reminder of what I need to be doing to make an impact...I shall be looking for your other videos

[@8enable]

thanks Raff

[@caleb799]

It's too bad you don't have a lot of subscribers. Your videos seem better than many other videos I've found.

[@risrcareers]

It looks like the YT algorithm is slowly finding my audience so let’s hope it continues. In the meantime, thanks for your support and kind words!

[@kevinvaz3909]

True. Your content is better than others. I have done my part of subscribing to the channel and for notifications 👍 Wishing you the best in the coming years.

[@paulbellas8797]

I agree,this is very good content.

[@laurensk9859]

💡!! Shared it with 2 family members in new jobs. Nice to see a roadmap for becoming a rising star on the job.

[@risrcareers]

Best of luck to you all!

[@ericak5165]

Absolutely loved this!! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm about to start my dream job in a few weeks and your vid is divine timing! Thanks again and I wish you continued success :-)

[@risrcareers]

Thanks Erica - and all the best in your new role!

[@foundationstep1668]

Moving to a new job as a Store and Logistics Executive in few days, even though from a two years experience as a Storekeeper but Abit panic. Thanks for the deep secrets to always remain on the top.

[@SosoWedge]

your videos are amazing, thanks you

[@risrcareers]

Thank you so much Soraya; glad you are enjoying them!

[@parkerrichard1887]

Such a helpful video full of useful information. I took three pages of notes that I intend to put into action.Thank you for this

[@risrcareers]

Great stuff - let us know how you go!

[@costa555]

Thanks Raf! What a wonderful and well thought out plan. I’ve just started a senior role in my organisation and coming across your video couldn’t have come at a better time. Thanks muchly!

[@TomHartnell]

Starting a new job in a couple of days. Stumbled across this video. Great help! I’ve planned as much as I can now without actually doing the job

[@risrcareers]

Nice one! All the best for the new job.

[@GamingFanatics860]

The most beautiful English accent in the whole wide world. Thank you!!!

[@risrcareers]

🇦🇺 😃

[@footle83]

Really great informative video! I start a new job in two months and want to be prepared, so thank you! :) Also, please can you put the books to the left of your head in order? 🙃

[@komalnewar3092]

Great video with detailed steps. I have started a new job just 15 days back, and hope to apply your tips to score better at office. However, identifying the initiatives in 2-4 weeks looks tough, as its a new industry altogether. Plus, the working hours are already 9-10hrs in a day.

[@risrcareers]

Hi Komal, Instead of looking for new initiatives, I’d suggest using your top priority deliverables as your “initiatives”, and use the plan and other tools to ensure you’re focused on executing the most important aspects of your current work. Hope that helps!

[@yasirahsen2175]

nice video

[@dapperbowtique2696]

Thank you. I’m in the process of making my list. I have 1 major project right now after one week of being at my arts organization. I have a few smaller projects that I’m compiling now since my supervisor is out of the office 3 days a week, which is great for me because I will use that time to complete the small projects by the time she returns. My ultimate goal is to have the small wins first so I can keep building trust. So that by my first 90 days, I can obtain more trust and more projects that meet my expertise and help alleviate unnecessary anxiety from my supervisor, which ultimately helps our company maintain it’s forward mobility.

[@risrcareers]

Sounds great - please come back and let us know how you went!

[@dapperbowtique2696]

@@risrcareersChecking in, I’ve been on the job for a month this week and I’ve already made major progress within the company. I’m being given more responsibility, I helped our company raise $300k since we’ve had 4 fundraising events since I’ve started. I’ve taken over projects that I discussed prior all before the fiscal year ends in 2 months, which will be my 90 day mark.

[@risrcareers]

@dapperbowtique2696 amazing!!! 🤩

[@sonjavass8014]

Thank you so much. Great information and you are so clear and enjoyable to listen and watch. Do you have templates and/or this information in text format? I’ve listened 3x’s and although I’ve taken notes believe I still have not captured all the important pieces in a way I can share w my new boss. 🙏

[@risrcareers]

Thanks Sonja - much appreciated! Unfortunately I don’t have supporting materials for this yet. This is something on my plan to include in a new learning portal, but will be several months away. In the meantime, please come back at some point and let us know how you go. At some point in the future I will also revise/update this video based on feedback. All the best!

[@MaheshJoshi_wellington]

@@risrcareersdo you material available now you mentioned that would be great 😊

[@ektagupta2293]

Just what I was looking for! I wanted to prepare a 90 day plan for myself and was looking for some references. Your video and content is superb. I liked the details of 1x1 with manager and just loved the excel sheet suggestion. Thank you 😊

[@risrcareers]

Great stuff!

[@higherpurpose1212]

This week is my 3rd week and the first week that I've started doing tasks after a 2-week orientation, and I'm really feeling down, having difficulty trying to cope with the complex coding with very high expectations from everyone in the team. I'm losing sleep, and I'm thinking I'll just keep on showing, not worry about when and how they're going to decide to let me go, in the coming months. I believe too, that the first to 3rd month is the critical time for evaluation. I'm also aspiring to change careers and get a low paying job in an industry that i'm totally new but something that I'll be happy showing up every day and not affect my mental health.

[@risrcareers]

Hi Azor. Sorry to hear you’re not having a good first week (of actual tasks) on the job. Whilst I understand your perspective around finding a job you’ll enjoy, I would also urge you to take a deep breath. Remember that sometimes there are difficult challenges that seem insurmountable at first, but get easier as time progresses - especially if you have some skills gaps in technical roles. If I were in your position, I’d try to figure out exactly what those gaps are - write them down - and then speak to a colleague or my manager to figure out how to come up to speed quickly. In my opinion, if you start in a role knowing 100% of what is required, it’s not going to develop you or be very fulfilling. So, my advice - don’t overthink this, make sure you get plenty of rest and exercise, eat well, focus on closing those gaps (forget the 90 day plan until you’re more comfortable) and DONT GIVE UP. All the best!

[@Learn-100]

So helpful! Could u give an example of some projects ?(eg for a marketing assistant) or for an entry level

[@risrcareers]

That’s really up to you to determine, but think of “projects” as things you want to focus on or improve - could be anything really. If you’re a marketing assistant, maybe your workflow could be improved to create efficiencies or perhaps something to do with how you interact with clients (or a million other things to do with your work). Hope that helps!

[@haasan9360]

My first day is tomorrow! I have stolen some of your tips to apply in my new role. will come back here after 90 days to list down which ones have worked for me and how. Thank you Raf.

[@risrcareers]

Best of luck! 🤞 And enjoy!! I’m sure it will be very helpful to others for you to come back and let us know what worked… looking forward to it!

[@wordeeone4996]

Any updates? How’d the first 90 go?

[@Abs0luteMagic]

Any news? 😊

[@csstardew]

@@Abs0luteMagic Tell us more.

[@enigmaviki]

Update?

[@talksick3678]

It’s my second day at my new Job I just don’t know how to fit in the workforce 😢

[@risrcareers]

Sorry to hear that. What specifically is bothering you?

[@juliemyatt3697]

Great videos but please consider no background music

[@amirzoyeva]

Thanks for the detailed explanation. I have 2 suggestions: 1. Could you save some sample documents here that we can download? 2. If possible, speak a little more slowly so that people like me, whose first language is not English, understand you well :)

[@risrcareers]

Thanks for the feedback Aynur and glad you got value from the video. I don’t currently have documents to download, but will consider doing this in the future. Apologies if I speak a little fast - most people on KZbin prefer a fast pace, but there may be a solution for you: Did you know you can adjust the playback speed on KZbin?… This way, you can speed up or slow down the videos and it works pretty well 🙂

[@amirzoyeva]

@@risrcareers how it didn't come my mind...thank you so much 😃 👍

[@AvinashJ21]

Wow this is amazing video I found on KZbin.. Im software developers and have 10 years of experience and had never switched. now recently I switched and everything is alien to me, process, people, technology . There was no proper training. Anxiety all the time. Higher expectations . Challenging tasks are making me totally nervous 😓 😟 no body to help. Seems like I'm drowning. I have family to look after. I just don't understand what to do ?

[@risrcareers]

Without knowing your situation I’d say that one of the most important things you can do is get as close to your manager as possible, prioritise your work, and confirm those priorities with your manager. Things that are not priority can be done a little later. It’s important to focus on those few things that yield the most value always. Hope that helps!

[@AvinashJ21]

@@risrcareers Thanks 😊

[@veralobo3900]

Starting a new job tomorrow, feeling so much calmer thanks to your videos! Any advice on how to approach the fact that im fulfilling a newly created role at the company?

[@risrcareers]

Great stuff! In a newly created role, the fundamentals of your first day / week / 90 days still apply, with extra emphasis around understanding the purpose of the role (and it’s intended value), as well as building strong relationships. Make it your mission to answer, in detail, WHY the role was created in the first place so that you are able challenge assumptions logically. Lastly, try to be as flexible and patient as possible - you may be dealing with “shades of grey” which will require you to make sense of it all before diving in and making big decisions. Hope that helps and all the best!

[@futuremind11]

What I felt if you Continue uploading Video, Very soon you will get 1M Subscriber because your quality of video subject and speech attitude.

[@risrcareers]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@Swaggstick]

Hi Raf! Thank you very much for this amazing video! I am a recent graduate starting my first job as a game deisgner in the video game industry. A friend who has already been working for the same company just over a year now told me it would take 3-4 months just to begin to develop a basic grasp of completing my "daily tasks" without needing to constantly ask questions. I want to take your advice about executing priority projects but am worried that my daily tasks will take up so much time that there won't be room to do these projects. I'm under the impressoin from my conversation with him that swimming through my day to day work will already be a lot of food on the plate. Should I perhaphs take this plan into action a bit later into my first year when I have found my footing with juggle my daily tasks and having extra time to do other work? Any advise you can share? Thank you for your time and videos!

[@risrcareers]

Hi Alan. I’d suggest taking your friend’s advice and focusing on grasping those basic tasks. But I’d tackle this as a “project” - starting by figuring out the full scope of everything important to know, prioritising these, and then putting them into a schedule and following the plan. Basically, the more structure you put around those important “need to know” items, the higher the chance you’ll get through it all and knock it out the park. Sounds like a cool job with some challenges - all the best, and hope this helped!

[@takilove3566]

Do you have any video for working from home (WFH)

[@risrcareers]

Not yet, but agree it needs to be done!

[@takilove3566]

@@risrcareers ok thank you I look forward to it I still learnt a lot

[@Crazycooco]

I start my first job tomorrow 😭 Pray for me

[@risrcareers]

Congratulations! How did it go?

[@Crazycooco]

@@risrcareers cray cray 😂😭 I wasn’t even in the system yet so I couldn’t clock in and probably won’t be able to until this afternoon- overall though it’s a nice job with nice people

[@Crazycooco]

@@risrcareers I’m in the system now 😂

[@gabriellewilliams3471]

Hi can you share the template please?

[@risrcareers]

Unfortunately I don’t have the templates available for sharing yet

[@dougo5673]

20%!!?? I don’t know a single coworker who lasted less than 90 days over my 20 year career. I work in IT. Not sure what industry or role you get your numbers from.

[@risrcareers]

It’s a pretty well known stat - surprising yes, but sadly true. It’s sometimes even cited as a 45 day phenomenon. Across all industries, so I guess that covers areas like foodservice etc as well. I’ve not experienced anything like 20% myself, but have seen quite a few people leave in their first few weeks.

[@touchoffairy9975]

I failed

[@risrcareers]

How did you fail?

[@sunnyside287]

What I find quite sad is that nowadays you're given about 30-60 days to prove yourself, in some jobs just weeks. Everything is speeding up, so you need to impress your employer literally within the first 2 weeks, in my experience.

[@risrcareers]

Yeah it seems to be trending that way, especially in the gig economy where many people start on contracts and have to show their worth from day 1.

[@jflo4032]

My new job is doing 6 months so probation time i start new job tomm im so nervous

[@risrcareers]

Hope everything goes well for you!