Starting a new job: what to do in your first 7 days
Your first week shapes how people see you for a long time. A day-by-day list, from preparing the night before to agreeing expectations with your manager.
27 October 2026
Nobody expects big results from you in your first week. But everyone is forming an impression of what kind of person you are. The good news is that a good impression comes from simple things done consistently.
Before day one
- Check the route and the real travel time. Do a trial run if you can.
- Prepare every document HR asked for, such as your ID copy, bank book and education certificates.
- Read the company website and recent news again.
- Get enough sleep. It sounds obvious, and it helps the most.
Days 1–2: listen and take notes
- Learn names. Write down the name and role of everyone you meet, and who handles what.
- Ask who to ask. Systems, paperwork, daily tasks: who is the right person for each?
- Write everything down. Passwords, procedures, internal jargon. Asking once and noting it is better than asking twice.
Days 3–4: get to know the team
- Invite teammates to lunch or a short chat, one at a time. Ask what they do and how your work connects to theirs.
- Notice how the team communicates: chat or email, how fast people reply, what meetings look like.
- Do not rush to suggest new ways of working. Even if you see something that could be better, note it for later.
Day 5: agree expectations with your manager
Ask your manager for half an hour and ask three questions:
- In the first three months, what would count as doing well?
- How do you prefer to receive updates, and how often?
- What do people in this role commonly get wrong?
These three answers save you months of guessing.
Days 6–7: review
Read through your notes from the week. Sum up what you understand and what you do not yet. Then pick one small piece of work you can finish next week. A small task actually finished builds more trust than a big plan.
Choose a good start date
If you can still choose your start date, the good-days calendar tool shows days that suit starting work and signing contracts. Use it alongside what works for you and the company.
Check good-days calendar for your start date, and turn on LINE job alerts from your account page.
Timing and fit guidance supports your decisions. They do not guarantee any hiring outcome.