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Weekly check-in meeting questions

Your new employee will have plenty of questions so make sure to schedule regular check-in meetings. Below are sample weekly check-in meeting questions that can you use.

  • How is your job going?
  • Is it what you expected when hired?
  • Any surprises? If yes, what?
  • Has the training been helpful?
  • What training would you add?
  • Do you have all the work tools/resources you need?
  • Do you know where you stand in terms of your progress since you started work?
  • How are your relationships with your co-workers?
  • Is there room for improvement in the department?
  • Are you making connections in the local community (for new hires who have relocated)?
  • Are you aware of the resources available to support your family members’ adjustment (for new hires who have relocated with families – refer to Virginia Tech Work/Life) ?
  • Do you feel you have been able to manage your work/life needs since starting this job?
  • Was your onboarding experience helpful?
  • Is everything OK with your benefits and pay?
  • Any questions/anything unclear?