30 Day Onboarding Survey Template
The highest-signal onboarding check-in: role clarity, training quality, manager support and early warning signs.
What this survey is for
Send 30 days after the start date, once the new hire has enough experience to judge the basics.
Example questions
- 1
The role I am doing matches what was described during recruitment.
Opinion scale
- 2
I understand what is expected of me in my role.
Opinion scale
- 3
My manager checks in with me regularly.
Opinion scale
- 4
The training I have received prepared me for my actual work.
Opinion scale
- 5
Do you have access to all the tools and systems you need?
Yes / No
- 6
I understand how my work contributes to the company's goals.
Opinion scale
- 7
I am confident I can succeed in this role.
Opinion scale
- 8
How satisfied are you with your onboarding experience so far?
Rating
- 9
What is the biggest obstacle to doing your best work right now?
Open text
- 10
What one change would most improve onboarding for future hires?
Open text
- Send the 30 day onboarding survey at the moment it's most relevant to the respondent.
- Keep it short — every extra question lowers completion.
- Always include at least one open-text question so AI can surface themes.
- Segment responses by audience and touchpoint to find what to fix first.
- Close the loop with respondents when you act on their feedback.
Frequently asked questions
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