1. Challenge yourself.

In many situations, we have more power than we perceive. Set ambitious goals for yourself, work toward those goals by diving into situations that support them and continually repeat this process—striving to reach higher each time. You may not always achieve the goals you set, but the process of applying yourself with vigor is where significant personal and professional growth takes place.

2. Set up a 90-day review.

In some organizations, a 90-day review for new employees is common practice. Even if your new employer doesn’t have a formalized review at this time, you may want to ask your manager for an informal one.

This is a simple way to check in with each other and verify that you’re still on the same page. In your review, you can provide a status update on the goals you may have laid out in your first month. You can also look forward: what milestones does your manager expect you to have reached in the next three months? The next year?

3. Reconnect with people from your past, and let them know you're selling with Clement!

Now that you're in, it’s a great time to update former coworkers and learn what’s happening with them. Maintaining your professional network is a good way to keep a pulse on the job market and your profession. A recent Indeed survey found 31.6% of respondents were actively looking for paid employment. This doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s already time to leave your new job. Rather, it signals a natural time in which to consider the next step in your career.

4. Be gentle with yourself.

Believing in yourself is key to succeeding in a new job. You will undoubtedly face frustrations and make mistakes as you’re adjusting. Don’t fixate on what you have yet to accomplish. Focus instead on how far you’ve already come and where your hard work will take you next. After all, from a pool of candidates, your new employer chose you for this job—you’ve got this.