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Free First-90-Days Playbook

Just started a new job? Get a 30/60/90-day plan — what to learn, who to meet, and the wins that build your reputation.

Add the team or type of company if you can — it sharpens the plan.

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Whatever's on your mind — the plan will speak to it directly.

What is the First-90-Days Playbook?

The First-90-Days Playbook turns the most nerve-wracking part of a new job — the first three months — into a clear 30/60/90-day plan. You tell it your new role and what you're worried about, and it lays out what to learn, who to meet, which small wins to land, and the red flags to watch for, phase by phase, so you ramp up with a plan instead of just hoping you're doing enough.

It's built for the moment nobody prepares you for: you got the job, and now you have to actually be good at it. Whether it's your first job out of college or a senior move to a new company, the playbook gives you the structure that separates a strong start from a shaky one. Actions that map to a CareerKit tool link straight to it. Free, no signup, nothing stored.

How to use the First-90-Days Playbook

  1. 1

    Describe your new role

    Job title and, if you like, the team or type of company. "Junior backend engineer at a fintech startup" gets a sharper plan than "developer."

  2. 2

    Say what you're worried about

    Optional: not knowing the codebase, being the youngest, remote onboarding, imposter syndrome. The plan speaks to your actual anxiety.

  3. 3

    Get your 30/60/90 plan

    Three phases — Learn, Contribute, Own — each with concrete actions. Early phases lean on listening and mapping; later phases on delivering and owning.

  4. 4

    Watch the flags, ask the questions

    You also get red flags to watch for and good questions to ask your manager early — so you spot problems and build trust from week one.

Tips for a strong first 90 days

  • In the first 30 days, listen more than you build — understand how things work before you try to change them.
  • Land one small, safe win early. A tiny shipped improvement buys you credibility and confidence.
  • Book regular 1:1s with your manager and ask what "great in 90 days" looks like — then aim at that.
  • Meet people, not just tasks — a few good relationships across the team pay off for years.
  • Write things down as you learn them; your onboarding notes become the doc the next new hire wishes they had.

First-90-Days Playbook FAQ

Is the First-90-Days Playbook free?▾

Yes — 5 playbooks per day, no signup, nothing stored. The daily limit resets every 24 hours.

Is this only for first jobs?▾

No. It works for your first job out of college and for an experienced hire starting somewhere new — the 30/60/90 structure matters at every level, and the plan adapts to your role.

What if I've already started?▾

Still useful — run it and pick up from whichever phase you're in. The red flags and manager questions are valuable at any point in the first few months.

How is this different from the Career Roadmap?▾

The Career Roadmap plans your path to a job. This one starts the day you begin it — a focused 90-day plan to ramp up and prove yourself once you're in the door.

Does it link to real tools?▾

Yes. Actions that map to a CareerKit tool link straight to it, and every link is validated against the live catalogue so it always points somewhere real.