What to Do in Your First 90 Days After Landing the Job

The first 90 days set the tone

Your first 90 days are about learning, building trust, and showing impact. Rushing to change everything can backfire; listening and asking good questions usually pays off.

Learn the system and the people

• Codebase and processes – Get a mental model of how the product works, how code is reviewed, and how releases happen. Pair with teammates and read docs and tickets.

• Stakeholders – Identify who depends on your work and who you depend on. Schedule short 1:1s to understand their goals and how you can help.

Deliver early wins

Pick one or two achievable goals: fix a nagging bug, improve a runbook, or own a small feature. Ship something visible and document what you did. It builds credibility and gives you something concrete to talk about in your first review.

Stay curious

Ask "why" more than "how." Understanding context and history will help you suggest better solutions and avoid repeating past mistakes. Your interview prep with ClavePrep got you in the door—now use the same curiosity to ramp up and add value.