19 most useful onboarding survey questions to ask new starters

19 of the most useful employee onboarding survey questions to use

Part of creating a good onboarding experience for employees is asking the right questions in your employee onboarding survey.

As you craft your onboarding survey, think about the insights you’d like to get from new hires. Feel free to take these useful examples of onboarding survey questions, or use them as a starting point for your own.

Employee onboarding survey questions about recruitment

• The interview process allowed me to showcase my skills and experience well (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• The length of the interview process was just right (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• What could we do to improve the recruitment process? (Answer Type: Free text)
• What were the top 3 reasons for joining [organisation]? (Answer Type: Free text)

Employee onboarding survey questions about pre-onboarding

• I was given a clear understanding of the onboarding process in advance (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• I received the materials I needed for onboarding promptly, without having to ask (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• I had a clear idea of what to do (and where to go) on my first day (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• The team did their best to make me feel welcome ahead of my first day (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)

Employee onboarding survey questions about first 30 days

• My first 30 days with [organisation] went as expected (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• I am feeling welcome at [organisation] (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• I am proud to work for [organisation] (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• What’s one thing you would change about your onboarding experience so far? (Answer Type: Free text)

Employee onboarding survey questions about role

• I clearly understand what is expected from me in my current role (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• I have all the resources I need to be successful in my role (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• The training I received prepared me for my job (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)

Employee onboarding survey questions about the overall experience

• I see myself working for [organisation] in two years (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• My roles and responsibilities match those outlined in the job description (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• I feel comfortable connecting and collaborating with my team (Answer Scale: 1-10, Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)
• What’s one thing we could have done differently to improve your onboarding experience? (Free-response)

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About the author 

Jade Madeley

Starting out her early career as a journalist, Jade Madeley is an accomplished content writer with 8+ years’ experience across business, personal finance, SaaS, human resources and employee engagement. Working with Stribe, she crafts insightful content that brings complex HR topics to life and drives meaningful action.