Set Short-Term Goals: Tips & Guides to Maximize First Impressions

Starting a new role—whether an internship or full-time position—can be exciting and challenging. Making a strong first impression sets the foundation for your success. The resources below offer practical tips to help you navigate your first days, build relationships, and establish yourself as a valuable team member from day one.

Tips & Guides

Internship
- What I Wish I Knew about My Internship
- Yale SOM Internship Guide
Full-Time
- Your First 90 Days
- Check out the Start Strong in Your New Role blogs for more tips & different perspectives

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I’m an MBA [Master’s, etc] student with an accepted [internship / full-time] offer in [insert industry]. My [short-term / long-term] goal is [insert goal]. Suggest 3-5 ways that I can maximize my start in my new role and include any resources that I can use on an ongoing basis to keep to my goals.