They say the first 90 days of a new job are crucial for success. They're filled with moments that will define you in the workplace: meeting your colleagues, impressing your boss, getting in the rhythm of your new role. How should you navigate these new waters? LinkedIn Influencers share their tips for acing that new job.

2. Starting a new job can be daunting.

3. It’s the time to meet your colleagues, impress your boss,
get into the rhythm of your new role.

4. So how should a newbie navigate
those first 90 days?

5. Take some advice from LinkedIn Influencers—
These business experts have shared their own stories
of new beginnings.
Read on for their #First90 tips.

6. Start working before Day One.
“You’ve just gone through this big dating
process and you’ve selected The One… and
then you won’t see them again until your
wedding day. That doesn’t make any sense!”
01
MAYNARD WEBB
Chairman, Yahoo!, Former COO, eBay
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7. You can’t fix it right away.
“You won't be able to change the world
overnight. Even the obvious takes time,
regardless of your good intentions or
people's willingness to change.”
02
INGE GEERDENS
Entrepreneur,
Founder/CEO
CVWarehouse
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8. 03
BRIAN WONG
Founder and CEO at Kiip
Say yes to everything.
“Say ‘yes’ or ‘let me try’ to every opportunity
that lands on your plate. Showing initiative in
the beginning pays off.”
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9. 04
RICH A. MORAN
President, Menlo College
Ask your coworkers to lunch.
“Grabbing a turkey sandwich and eating at your
desk by yourself is a daily wasted opportunity.”
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10. 05
RICHARD BRANSON
Founder at Virgin-For-All
Listen to everyone you meet.
“Make yourself available, work hard, and over
time you will make yourself indispensable.”
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11. 06
GUY KAWASAKI
Chief Evangelist at Canva
Make your boss look good.
“Either you rise to the top together, or
crash and burn together.”
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12. 07
DEEPAK CHOPRA
Founder, Chopra Foundation
Take care of yourself first.
“The good news is that tending to our well-being
is easiest where it's most effective —
in your daily life, right this minute.”
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13. 08
J.T. O’DONNELL
CEO, CAREEREALISM Media and Career
Don’t try to be the golden child.
“You aren't ‘the’ best. You're now part of ‘the
best’ organization — and should act accordingly.”
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14. What advice would you give to others starting a new job?
Share your story on LinkedIn.
#First90