First Week Survey Template
A short end-of-week-one check-in on orientation, introductions, tools access and early clarity.
What this survey is for
Send at the end of a new hire's first week to confirm the basics landed and fix blockers immediately.
Example questions
- 1
Was your workstation, equipment and account access ready on day one?
Yes / No
- 2
Orientation gave me the practical information I needed to get started.
Opinion scale
- 3
I know what my priorities are for the coming month.
Opinion scale
- 4
Have you had one-on-one time with your manager this week?
Yes / No
- 5
I felt welcomed by my team this week.
Opinion scale
- 6
How was your first week overall?
Single choice
- 7
What is one thing that would have made your first week better?
Open text
- Send the first week 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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