Another good technique (in my view) is demonstrating trust in the work product from day one on the job. In my current position, on my first day I was asked to recommend a final outcome on an important case. I could not believe the level of responsibility I had from the outset. This made me feel empowered–the default was that my boss trusted my judgment, which means that I did not necessarily have to do anything to “earn” that trust or show my worth. Instead, I had it already, and I just needed to maintain it. By beginning with a default of a high level of responsibility and trust, I immediately felt vested in the work and a part of the team. I think this is a better technique then beginning a job with menial tasks simply to prove you can do the job (which I have experienced in other settings)–I felt more motivated to do high quality work from the start because I knew that what I was doing was important, and that set the tone for all of my work.