Comments on: 6 Secrets to Successful Transitions

By: Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » 5 Ways To Get The Most Out of Your Internship

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:44:30 +0000

[...] manner, BEFORE your last day (or even week), ask for a recommendation on LinkedIn (more details in 6 Secrets to Successful Transitions). Be sure to follow up in person and connect with them well before you make the request. Benefit [...]

By: Scot Herrick

Scot Herrick — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:50:06 +0000

These are good ideas, Brandon.

I’d suggest actually creating a checklist for doing a transition as we all learn from each transition we make.

For example:

Personal e-mail addresses from previous roles (for networking purposes)

Financial transitions like 401(k) (if you move to a different company, all of these need to be handled)

etc.

If you keep a checklist and refer to it as each transition is made, you’ll become more effective with each iteration of the work.

Great post!

By: Jennifer Robinson

Jennifer Robinson — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:41:03 +0000

Great advice, Brandon. When I took my new rotation, I did similar things. The only thing I might add from my personal experience, is treat every rotation (or new assignment) like an on-the-job interview. That way, you are constantly challenging yourself to be on your toes and performing your best.

I see the person who replaces me as a reflection of myself. If I don’t train them well, and they still need developed in certain areas, it could look bad on me.

If your replacement isn’t as strong as you, and others know you trained your replacement well, provided them with all the tools that they need, and are available to help them as they are just getting started, you will still stand out as a leader and great employee. Just be careful you don’t carry others on your back as you are starting a new position.