Employee onboarding text interview template
Explore a new employee’s experience getting ready to contribute in [role].
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Before you launch
Specify the onboarding period and explain response access. Invite candid examples without promising anonymity by default.
Opens an AI-moderated text interview with the research goal and discussion prompts shown here. The moderator can ask follow-up questions based on the participant’s answers. Replace the bracketed details and review the interview settings.
Discussion guide
- What did you expect before your first day?
- Walk me through an early task you were asked to do.
- What did you need to find out or get access to?
- Who or what helped you make progress?
- When did you first feel able to contribute on your own?
Plan your study
Who should take part?
Employees who recently joined [team or organization].
What should I customize before launching?
Specify the onboarding period and explain response access. Invite candid examples without promising anonymity by default.
How should I use the findings?
Separate missing information, tool access, social support, and role clarity. Look for repeated gaps across new starters.