Step 06 of 06

Growing at Work

Landing the job is a starting line. These guides cover your first months, building a reputation, and making the case for more responsibility.

Guides for this step

Step 06

Growing at WorkAdvancing

How to Ask for a Raise or Promotion

Build your case with evidence, research typical pay for your role, choose the right moment, and plan the conversation, including what to do if the answer is 'not yet.'

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Step 06

Growing at WorkBuilding

Your First 90 Days in a New Job

A practical 30-60-90 day approach to starting a new role: learn the basics, build relationships, ask for feedback, and set yourself up to grow.

7 min read →

Printable checklist

First 90 Days Checklist

Tick items off as you go. Your checks stay on this page only and aren't saved or sent anywhere.

01Ask your manager what success looks like at 30, 60, and 90 days
02Build your own quick-reference notes on tools and processes
03Meet one coworker for coffee or lunch each week
04Ask for feedback every week or two
05Start a running list of wins and results
06Propose one small improvement by day 90
07Set 2–3 growth goals with your manager

Helpful tools

Hourly ↔ Salary Converter

Turn an hourly rate into weekly, monthly, and yearly pay, or work backward from a salary.

Resume Readiness Checklist

Check your resume against 15 points hiring managers notice, with a live progress score.

Weekly Job Search Planner

Set your weekly hours and get a balanced plan for applications, networking, and skill-building.