02 July 2025
3 mins to read
Just landed your first job? Here's what Indian freshers can expect during the first 90 days — from onboarding to mistakes to avoid — with tips to succeed fast.
Congratulations — you got your first job!
Now what?
The first 90 days can shape your entire career. It’s exciting, confusing, sometimes stressful. This blog helps you prepare for what’s coming, avoid common mistakes, and stand out from day one.
HR paperwork, IT setup, basic training
Meeting your team (virtual/in-person)
Understanding your role, tools, and reporting manager
💡 Tip: Keep a notebook for company terms, tools, and processes
Assigned a buddy/mentor
Given your first small task or project
Feedback rounds begin
💡 Tip: Ask smart questions like “What does success look like in this role?”
You’re expected to work independently
Attend meetings, share progress
Your attitude and learning speed are observed
💡 Tip: Set small weekly goals and review them with your manager
✅ Be punctual and reliable — first impressions count
✅ Communicate clearly — give updates, ask doubts
✅ Learn your company’s tools (Slack, Excel, Jira, Notion, etc.)
✅ Ask for feedback every 2 weeks
✅ Avoid comparing with others — focus on your own growth
✅ Don’t expect perfect training — self-learn on YouTube/Coursera
✅ Build workplace relationships — talk to people outside your team
✅ Observe and adapt to your company culture
✅ Be proactive — if you finish a task, ask for more
✅ Stay humble, but confident
| Mistake | Why It Hurts You |
|---|---|
| Waiting to be spoon-fed | Companies love self-learners |
| Being too casual or chatty | Comes across as unprofessional |
| Avoiding asking questions | Slows your growth |
| Taking feedback personally | Feedback = fuel for improvement |
| Ignoring time zones (remote) | Affects team coordination |
| Tool/App | Use |
|---|---|
| Google Calendar | Schedule tasks, calls, deadlines |
| Notion | Take notes, track learnings |
| Grammarly | Improve communication |
| Trello/Asana | Manage your tasks/projects |
| ChatGPT | Understand tools, write emails, summaries |
“In my first week, I asked a lot of questions and wrote everything down. I created a mini Notion guide of my daily tasks. My manager appreciated that — I was given a client task in my second month!”
— Raghav, 23, Pune
✅ Blogs to help before and after joining a job
✅ Role-based tips: marketing, tech, operations, sales
✅ Workplace behavior & communication guides
✅ (Coming soon): “Fresher Onboarding Checklist” + Daily Learning Tracker
Your first job is not about being perfect — it’s about learning fast, staying humble, and showing potential.
Every mistake is a step forward if you keep improving. Let JobinIndia guide you through every day of your career journey — starting from Day 1.