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What it really means

The process of settling a new starter into the job: paperwork, IT accounts, training and introductions in the first days or weeks. A good onboarding helps you learn how things are done before you're expected to deliver.

Chinese explanation

入职引导（onboarding）：让新员工适应工作的过程，包括最初几天到几周的文书手续、IT 账号、培训和介绍认识。良好的入职引导能让你在被要求出成果前先了解做事方式。

Example conversation

A: I start Monday but feel unprepared. B: Don't worry — the first week is onboarding, not real deadlines.

A：我周一入职，但感觉没准备好。 B：别担心——第一周是入职引导，没有真正的截止任务。

What you could say back

“What does the onboarding week involve?”

Related phrases

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