What is Job Orientation: Your FAQs Answered
You applied for a job, and the interview went well. Now, you’ve accepted the offer, and your new employer has sent you a date for your employee orientation. Congratulations!
Now, you may have some questions. What should you expect? What happens now? We answer these questions and more in this post!
What’s a Job Orientation?
A job orientation (also called employee orientation) is a one-time onboarding event, meant to introduce you to the company’s culture, processes, and teams. The goal of orientation — help you get all settled in the new role.
Every company takes a slightly different approach to employee orientation. Some have a very formal onboarding process, with a checklist, mandatory training, and several hours with HR. Other employers may just introduce you to people, have you sign a few forms, and show you to your workstation.
At any rate, treat this opportunity to learn as much as you can about the things at your new job.