Sink or Swim: New Job. New Boss. 12 Weeks to Get it Right.

You got the job. Now what?

One out of four new hires don’t make it through their first year on the job. It doesn’t matter if this is your first job right out of college or your fifth job in your industry. Your first twelve weeks on the job are the most important. You need to demonstrate that you are a star by quickly deciphering the culture of your new company, make the right connections, and demonstrate results. Sink or Swim gives you the direction and resources you need to show ‘em what you got!

Sink or Swim is a complete week-by-week guide for new hires. It provides you with specific things you need to do on a weekly basis for the first 12 weeks. As a new employee, you need to focus your attention among the 5 Sink or Swim skills. If you neglect any one of them, you decrease your chances for success. The five areas are:

• Goal Setting – Get clear on what’s expected of you.
  
• Time Management – Get in sync with the pace of the company.
  
• Knowledge Management – Look outside of yourself to determine where the appropriate knowledge lies in the company so you don’t re-create the wheel or duplicate effort.
  
• Team Player – Get to know others to create collaborative opportunities down the road.
  
• Image – Create a strong professional image by dressing appropriately and demonstrating strong communication skills.

Sink or Swim is the must have resource and guide for new employees and companies. The book can be used alone or in conjunction with the Sink or Swim Web-Based Virtual Coach Program.