What to Do When You’re New: Summary Review

This is a summary review of What to Do When You’re New containing key details about the book.

What is What to Do When You’re New About?

“What to Do When You’re New” is a guide for new employees to help them successfully navigate their early days in a new job and build lasting professional relationships.

Whether you’re changing jobs, joining a group, or moving to a new city, putting yourself out there in new situations is no picnic. Learning expectations of those around you–it’s not fun for anyone! But when we let our worries stop us from getting familiar with our surroundings and learning the dos and don’ts of our new environment, we seriously hinder our progress, our joy, and the many exciting opportunities that await us.What to Do When You’re New combines the author’s research and firsthand experience from having to adjust to a job transfer to Japan with that of leading scientists to explain why we are so uneasy in new situations–and how we can learn to become more confident and successful newcomers.

Summary Points & Takeaways from What to Do When You’re New

Some key summary points and takeaways from the book includes:

* The author provides a step-by-step process for making a positive impression in a new environment, including understanding the company culture, building relationships, and establishing oneself as a valuable team member.

* Garnett covers the importance of communication, both in terms of actively listening and effectively expressing one’s own ideas and opinions.

* The book provides tips for setting and achieving goals in a new environment, and offers strategies for developing a clear and concise plan for success.

* Garnett also explores the role of feedback and self-reflection in personal and professional development, and provides tips for seeking and using constructive criticism.

* “What to Do When You’re New” covers the challenges of adapting to change, including the need to overcome self-doubt and insecurity, and the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of rejection and disappointment.

* The author also provides advice on building a supportive network, both within and outside of the workplace, and offers strategies for finding mentors and allies.

* The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and growth, and provides a roadmap for building a successful and fulfilling career in a new environment.

Who is the author of What to Do When You’re New?

KEITH ROLLAG, PH.D., is an organizational researcher, management consultant, and Associate Professor of Management and Chair of the Management Division at Babson College.

Book Details

• Print length: 240 pages
• Genre: Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology

What do critics say?

Here’s what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: “I wish the book would have been published twenty-five years ago…[it’s] all about how to be comfortable, confident, and successful in new situations.” — Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership

* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you want to enhance your personal growth, I recommend checking out my list of favorite personal growth books. These books have played a significant role in my life, and each one includes a summary and takeaways to help you apply the concepts.

Chief Editor

Tal Gur is an impact-driven creator at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 life goals around the globe. Tal's journey and recent book, The Art of Fully Living, inspired him to found Elevate Society.