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First 90 Days
6.1Why the First 90 Days Define Your Next 3 YearsThe first 90 days in a new QA role are disproportionately important. In this window, you establish your reputation, build or destroy trust…6.2The First 30 Days: Learn EverythingYour only goal in the first month is to understand the current state. You are not here to fix things yet. You are here to absorb.6.3Questions to Ask in Your First WeekThese are organized by audience. You do not need to ask all of them -- choose the ones most relevant to your role and level.6.4The First 60 Days: Contribute VisiblyBy day 30, you understand the landscape. Now it is time to start contributing in ways that build credibility and trust.6.5The First 90 Days: Propose and LeadBy day 60, you have credibility. People know you, trust you, and have seen you deliver. Now you can propose larger changes.6.6Creating a Learning PlanYour first 90 days will expose gaps in your knowledge -- tools you have not used, domains you do not understand, processes that are new to…6.7Common Mistakes in New QA Roles6.8Setting Yourself Up for a Strong First Performance ReviewYour first performance review will likely happen at 3-6 months. Start preparing for it on day 1.6.9Building Allies: Who to Connect With First and WhyFor every 1:1 in your first month, use this structure:6.10Hands-On Exercise1. Write out your first-week schedule using the structure above: environment setup, 1:1 meetings, product exploration. 2. Choose 10…