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Stress free onboarding as a Staff+ engineer | LeadDev Broadcasts
Learn how to thrive as a Staff+ engineer with a stress-free onboarding process. Discover the importance of planning, learning, relationships, and continuous growth, and how to stay focused on your strengths and goals.
- It’s okay to not know everything when onboarding as a Staff+ engineer.
- Provide a clear plan, priorities, and goals to help guide the onboarding process.
- Understand your learning style and preferences to learn more efficiently.
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions or seek help when needed.
- Build relationships with colleagues and establish a network of go-to people.
- Focus on understanding the organization’s vision, goals, and values.
- Take time to learn about the team’s history, architecture, and systems.
- Identify areas of interest and expertise to contribute to the organization’s goals.
- Develop an onboarding plan that is intentional and tailored to your needs.
- Don’t compare yourself to others; focus on your own strengths and progress.
- Leverage your skills, experience, and expertise to make a meaningful contribution.
- Seek feedback and be open to learning from others.
- Prioritize continuous learning and growth throughout your onboarding process.
- Establish a routine and stick to it, even when faced with pressure or resistance.
- Communicate openly and honestly with your team and leadership.
- Don’t worry about looking like an expert immediately; focus on learning and growth.
- Collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge to stay informed and shared knowledge.
- Trust in yourself and your abilities; you were chosen for a reason.
- Look for opportunities to learn from others and gain new insights.
- Prioritize building relationships and networks over technical knowledge alone.
- Focus on learning the “why” behind the what, to understand the organization’s goals and vision.