Every company has a different entry process, but the common thread is that onboarding is designed to help you settle into your new role effectively and sooner.
More than just a chance to familiarise yourself with your responsibilities, the entry process offers a chance to develop stronger insights into the company culture, your team and the workplace environment.
Here are some of the main reasons why the entry process is so important for your career success.
Why the entry process is so critical
The entry process will equip you with the information you need about the role, the team and the company so you can be a productive employee from day one.
Onboarding is likely to cover a lot of formalities such as workplace policies. However, the entry process can also fast-track your understanding of your new work environment, thereby boosting your confidence and eliminating the uncertainties of working in an unfamiliar workplace.
Bringing the job description to life
You’re undoubtedly excited about your new role, and eager to put your best foot forward. A major component of the entry process can be company-specific training that helps you do just that. This training can involve a detailed description of your duties, an explanation of who you report to on a day-to-day basis, company protocols for dealing with clients or customers, plus familiarisation with the company’s computer systems.
This aspect of onboarding helps to bring the job description to life, and equip you with everything you need to know to make an immediate contribution to the company.
Making the new job less stressful
Starting a new job is often stressful, and a major benefit of the entry process is that it can help reduce your anxiety by eliminating the unknowns of your new workplace.
By the end of your onboarding experience, you will have met the people you will be working alongside and those you report to. You will also have greater awareness of the company’s culture and how you can fit in.
Meeting administrative requirements
It may seem like one of the more mundane aspects of the entry process, but meeting the administrative requirements of your employment is actually one of the most exciting parts of onboarding.
Completing identity forms, providing your bank account details, and other information are not just must-do tasks, they are also essential steps that make you a fully-fledged member of the company.
Laying the ground rules for your workplace
During the entry process, your manager is likely to provide you with an employee handbook that covers a wide range of aspects of your employment. It is worth reviewing the handbook in your own time to develop a stronger understanding of the company’s policy on matters such as the office dress code, applying for leave and working overtime.
You may be eager to get started, but it is important to make the most of the entry process. The things you learn as part of your onboarding experience will give you a firm foundation on which to establish your reputation as a skilled and talented employee.
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