91. Why Your Onboarding Experience Matters More Than You Think!

About this episode

This episode discusses the critical importance of onboarding in career success and job satisfaction.

Thinking about a career move? Before you accept that offer, there's one question you should be asking: What does onboarding look like here? In this episode, we meet with Meghan Parinussa, Director Customer Success at Appical about why onboarding isn't just something that happens TO you, it's a critical factor in YOUR success, job satisfaction, and decision to stay or leave. In this podcast you will learn: • Why those two months between accepting an offer and your first day are make-or-break • The "soft things" that create security (or anxiety) on day one, from dress codes to parking to laptop setup • What world-class onboarding actually looks like and what you should reasonably expect • How to evaluate onboarding during your interview process • The role your manager should play in your first 100 days • Why cultural integration matters more than information overload Whether you're actively job hunting or just curious about what separates great employers from mediocre ones, this conversation gives you the checklist to evaluate your next opportunity, and the confidence to expect better. Because when onboarding is done right, it's not just about helping the organization succeed. It's…

People in this episode

Guest: Meghan Parinussa

Topics covered

• onboarding
• career development
• job satisfaction
• employee retention
• organizational culture

Keywords

• onboarding experience
• job offer
• first day
• cultural integration
• manager role
• interview process
• employee success
• job satisfaction

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Appical

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