Setting Up 1:1s With Your Manager

Setting Up 1:1s With Your Manager

The relationship with your direct manager is the single most important relationship in your professional life. It determines your projects, your performance reviews, your promotions, and — for international candidates — whether your visa sponsorship gets the internal support it needs. The 1:1 meeting is where that relationship is built, maintained, and strengthened. Here is how to set up and run 1:1s that make your manager your biggest advocate.

Why 1:1s Matter More for International Candidates

Every employee benefits from strong 1:1s, but international candidates have additional reasons to invest in this relationship:

• Visa sponsorship requires manager support. When HR asks your manager whether ...