Building Your Internal Network in Month 1

Building Your Internal Network in Month 1

External networking got you the job. Internal networking gets you promoted. The relationships you build inside your company during your first month will determine your access to interesting projects, your visibility to leadership, and your ability to navigate the organization effectively. For international candidates, a strong internal network is also insurance — when layoffs happen, people with broad relationships are more likely to be retained or helped into new roles.

Who to Meet in Your First Month

Map your internal networking targets into four categories:

1. Your Immediate Team

Schedule individual coffee chats or 1:1s with every team member. These are your daily collaborators, and ...