<aside> ⚠️ HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE
coded text in the template below[NAME]!Welcome to the team, [NAME]. We're happy you are here and we can't wait to get to know you.
Starting a new job is exciting, and we know it can be a lot to take in! Below is a run-down that will help you get acquainted with how we do things here at Company, as well as what you should plan to do and accomplish in your first few weeks with us. We encourage you to read, watch, learn, and ask questions! Our goals during onboarding include:
DATE<aside> <img src="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/3d722041-11d0-417c-aa23-acba58c2fca5/checkmark.png" alt="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/secure.notion-static.com/3d722041-11d0-417c-aa23-acba58c2fca5/checkmark.png" width="40px" /> ONBOARDING CHECKLIST
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<aside> 📝 IMPORTANT RESOURCES
Add any important resources, such as company handbook
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<aside> 🏄 IMPORTANT PEOPLE
Your peer buddy: [Name], [Role]
Your manager: [Name], [Role]
Your team: [assigned team if applicable]
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[NAME] is your Manager
He/She/They is/are accountable for enabling your success on the team, creating opportunities for you to grow, responding to your feedback, and coaching you through milestones in your career.
[NAME] is your Peer Buddy
He/She/They is/are responsible for helping you through your onboarding process, meeting frequently to answer questions and unblock you, and encouraging your growth in your first few weeks.
[NAME] is the [DEPARTMENT LEAD ROLE]
He/She/They is/are ultimately responsible for the success of [XYZ]. [NAME] is a great resource for [XYZ].
This is an outline of your first 2-3 months at Township, including what we will do together and where we expect to be at the end of this process.
List overarching goals of the onboarding process here for your new hire.
Learn about the culture at COMPANY and carve out your niche
Dive into team culture and customs with the eye of an anthropologist. What does the day-to-day look like? How do we solve problems as a group? Who are the experts in our different domains? Where can you step in first to make a positive difference? Ultimately work with your manager to set personal goals for your first year and present them to the team.
Goal 2
Description 2
Goal 3
Description 3
Goal 4
Description 4
<aside> 🌱 Milestone 1 - Get Settled
[INSERT DATE RANGE - first week]
Your first week will be a lot of onboarding and getting to know the team. Refer to your onboarding checklist above to get you rolling!
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<aside> 🌿 Milestone 2 - Start Contributing
[INSERT DATE RANGE]
To check off this milestone you'll be doing XYZ. Let your manager know what areas you feel confident jumping in on and what areas you need more guidance on.
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<aside> 🪴 Milestone 3 - Task Execution
[INSERT DATE RANGE]
By now you're ready to bite off some meatier tasks! There are # for you to pursue:
Task/project 1Task/project 2
</aside><aside> 🌳 Milestone 4 - Project Execution
[INSERT DATE RANGE]
By now you're ready to bite off some meatier tasks! There are # for you to pursue:
Task/project 1Task/project 2
</aside><aside> ⛰️ Milestone 4 - Looking towards the future
[INSERT DATE RANGE]
Setting long-term goals. We'll be working together in 1:1's to map out a longer-term career path. We'll start by going over our engineering framework together and over time we'll create a 'custom level 4 framework' which is how we customize career frameworks for engineers who have reached a certain level of expertise.
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Learning is a lifelong act and it’s Company’s mission is to continue providing growth opportunities. Still, take a moment to breathe deeply and appreciate your accomplishments! Way to go!