Make your first week a good beginning

Welcome to the fictional Northstar Services team. Meet your colleagues, get comfortable with the work and make room for questions.

A welcoming reception and shared workspace

Before your first day

  1. 1

    Confirm the plan

    Ask your manager where to start, who to meet and what to bring.

  2. 2

    Check your access

    Use the approved setup instructions for your account and equipment.

  3. 3

    Make a short question list

    Write down anything that would help you feel prepared.

A first-week conversation plan

  1. Connect

    Meet your manager and the people you will work with.

    You and your manager

  2. Explore

    See how work moves through the team.

    You and a teammate

  3. Try

    Agree on a manageable first task and where to get help.

    You and your manager

  4. Reflect

    Share what is clear and what needs another conversation.

    You and your manager

Keep these questions handy

The work

  • What does a good outcome look like?
  • How do we share progress?

The team

  • Who can help with different questions?
  • Which conversations should I join?

Before the week begins

Where do I find benefits and policies?

Use the current, approved company resources. Ask your manager or People team for the correct destinations.

What if something is not ready?

Tell your manager what is missing so you can agree on another useful next step.