Week 1
Settling In
- Learn names and where things are
- Check your hours, breaks and who to contact if you are unwell
- Plan your journey and a backup route
My New Job
Your first 90 days
Getting the job is one thing. Staying steady in it is another — this is the bit that turns a job into independence.
Week 2
Workplace Confidence
- Ask one question you have been sitting on
- Note one thing you did well each day
- Find the person who is easy to ask
Week 3
Managing Money
- Check your first payslip date
- Update your budget with real travel and childcare costs
- Report your change in circumstances if you claim benefits
Month 1
How Am I Doing?
- Ask your manager for brief feedback
- Write down two things that are going well
- Name one thing you would like more support with
Month 2
Building Workplace Relationships
- Have one proper conversation with a colleague
- Offer help with something small
- Learn how your team likes to communicate
Month 3
What's Next?
- Review what you have learned
- Decide your next goal
- Talk to your coach about the step after this one
Where next?
After the first three monthsPromotion
More responsibility where you already are.
Training
A qualification that opens the next door.
Higher Salary
Preparing for a pay conversation.
Career Change
Moving towards something that fits better.
Starting a Business
Working for yourself, step by step.
Good to know
A wobble in the first three months is normal and it does not mean the job was a mistake. Talk to your coach before you make a decision about leaving.