Managers are charged with keeping the team motivated, productive and on target. Try to size up your manager right away. Because you will want to give as much support as you can through high performance and being a team player. And, in turn, hopefully you will get more backing in return. This backing may translate into plum assignments, good ratings or just positive work interaction.
Managers generally favor team players and employees who are challenged and highly motivated.
You should develop a list of important questions to ask during your first week in your new position. Tailor your list to your specific position and department. As for your work team, after you've been in your position for a while, you'll be able to get a feel for the team dynamics, and learn who the key players are. Each team member will have an individual work style. This style will often pinpoint each team member's specific strengths and weaknesses and what they bring to the playing field.