Employee Onboarding Survey Template
The general onboarding check-in covering role clarity, training, manager support, tools and culture.
What this survey is for
Send at the 30-day mark (or adapt for any milestone) to catch onboarding problems while they are fixable.
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 has set clear goals for my first 90 days.
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 feel welcomed and included by my team.
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 has been the most helpful part of your onboarding?
Open text
- 10
What is the biggest obstacle to doing your best work right now?
Open text
- Send the employee 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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