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A helping hand typically has been with Axelerant for at least six months to one year and is in a role similar to that of the new hire (developer with developer, PM with PM, etc). It is the responsibility of the buddy to initiate conversations on a regular basis with the assigned new hire and to nurture a positive professional relationship that encourages questions and learning.
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Tips for the Helping Hand
- Invite your new hire to any of your project meetings that you think might be helpful to have him/her observe
- Put yourself in your new hire's shoes. What important info do you wish you had known at that time? Share it!
- Conversation starters:
- What have you been learning during your onboarding sessions with your manager?
- In what areas do you feel strong/confident?
- In what areas do you feel unsure?
- How is your project going? Are you able to apply your onboarding learnings there?
- Share some "pro-tips" with your new hire. These are typically work shortcuts and tools that make life easier. Example: Ctrl+D in Hangouts is a mute/unmute button.
Template: Initial email to new hire from Onboarding Manager
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