I'd go one step further and log my work and blockers in a place that's visible to everyone internally, like a company wiki if there's one. Still check in freque

I'd go one step further and log my work and blockers in a place that's visible to everyone internally, like a company wiki if there's one. Still check in frequently but have that already written up and ready to share with anyone else who might be able to help. The biggest problem I've had being new at a company is knowing everyone else's skillset, and many people have a history at the company that gives them a unique voice or perspective that's especially valuable to someone new. (A big example: people who transferred between departments over time and can contrast how things are similar and different between them, what the connections between them are like, and the history and changes over time in them.) Having something easily sharable and already public can make it trivial for your manager or boss to track your progress — managers LOVE focusing their meetings on actions with context already in hand — and also make it easy for your boss to point you in the direction of someone else who can help with specific issues or blockers.