10 great ways to start a new IT management job on the right foot
I just got a new IT Manager job in a great IT organization. What things can I do to get off to a great start? Thanks, and I hope you publish my question :) Thanks, Justin T. Hi Justin, thanks for writing in. First and most important, congratulations on your new job. There are a number of things you can do to help ensure a quality start. As you will see, some things can be done before you start work, others can be done as early as your first day of employment, and they are all related to learning about your new work environment. Things you can do prior to your first day of work. Learn as much as you can about the company, including its products, locations, history, revenue, and number of employees. This can be done by a combination of studying the company’s website, doing web searches on the company’s name and its product names, and if the company is publicly held, analyze its stock price over the last year and any available investment research notes. Learn about the industry if your new employer is in an industry you are not familiar with (for example, healthcare, financial services, construction, etc.). This will help you gain a better understanding of the environment in which your new company operates. Use LinkedIn and other social media to find someone you know who previously worked for the organization. By talking with a friend who is an ex-employee, you can generally get an unbiased and [...]