K.E.G.'s Top 7 Tips For Transitioning To A New Job

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7. Spend at least four hours per week researching every detail about the new organization and the actual position that you will occupy. Understand the new organization's culture.

6. Use social media to conduct research on your new supervisor and his/her superior. These individuals will have a significant impact on your day to day work life, so take the time to learn as much as you can about them to determine if whether or not they possess the personality, leadership qualities and experience to lead and guide your career!

5. Declutter. Take the time to purge all of your old papers and files - take with you only what is relevant to your new position. You should only leave your office with one box (depending on the kind of position you will occupy next). Anything in excess of one box is probably unnecessary and you'll need to evaluate what's significant to your new role and what's not.

4. Draft your farewell email. Start drafting your farewell email at least two weeks prior to your departure. Consider everyone that you have worked with over the years who would need to be aware of your departure as well as other significant co workers. Think about what you'd want to say, as this will most likely be your final communication to most of the people who will remain at the job that you are leaving.

3. Brush up on key skills. As you transition to a new job you may want to consider brushing up on key skills. Sometimes we become comfortable with a certain communication or writing style that over time was acceptable in your current position but would not fit within the new organization's corporate culture.

2. Reflections. Spend time reflecting on the years you've spent at your current place of employment and come to terms with why you are leaving. Decide which actions have led to your success and or non success. Consider the working relationships that you've developed and decide if those are the same kind of relationships that you desire in your new work environment, or if you plan to change your approach with your new co workers. Starting a new job is essentially like hitting the reset button on your career. It's a fresh start. If you are fortunate enough to have acquired a new job, you are doing better than most who wish they were in your shoes. Savor your success!

1. Leave the past behind and embrace your new start. If you have made the decision to leave your current position under less than favorable conditions, find a way to reconcile that within yourself and seek inner peace. Leave the memories of toxic managers and backstabbing co workers and missed accomplishments in the past. There is nothing that you can do to change what is now behind you. Instead, put all of your energy and strength into hitting the ground running in your new position, your new manager and your new team. Remember, your manager saw the best in you and selected you out of many other qualified candidates. Walk in your truth, be kind, be humble and be genuine and you will find much success in your new role!

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