What is an onboarding quiz

An onboarding quiz is a quiz used during the onboarding process of new employees. The quiz is designed to test the new employees’ knowledge and understanding of the company and its culture. For example, an onboarding quiz may include questions about the history of the company, the company’s mission and vision, the work culture and the company’s procedures and policies

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Why a quiz onboarding

A quiz onboarding can have several benefits for the onboarding process of new employees, such as, for example:

• • Testing knowledge
    A quiz can be used to test new employees’ knowledge of the company and its procedures. This can help identify any gaps in knowledge and support new employees in understanding important information

• • Interactive and fun way of learning
    A quiz is an interactive and fun way to engage new employees in the onboarding process. It can help them get involved with the company in a positive way and understand the company culture

• • Strengthening corporate culture and values
    A quiz can be used to introduce new employees to the company culture and values. By asking questions about these topics, new employees can better understand what is important to the company and how to adapt to the company culture

• • Evaluating the onboarding process
    A quiz can be used to evaluate whether the information shared during the onboarding session was effective. Based on the results of the quiz, it can be determined if more information is needed or if the information should be presented in a different way

How to create your own quiz for onboarding

Here are five steps to help create your own quiz for onboarding:

1. 1. Define the purpose and content of the quiz
      It is important to determine the purpose of the quiz. Is the goal to test knowledge about the company or is the goal to actively engage new employees in the company culture. Then determine the content of the quiz and the topics you want to cover
   2. Make questions
      Make questions that are relevant to the content of the quiz. Make sure the questions are clear and concise and that only one answer is possible. Also consider the difficulty of the questions.
   3. Create the quiz
      There are several tools available to create a quiz, such as Google Forms, SurveyMonkey or Kahoot. Choose a tool and create the quiz with the questions you have prepared.
   4. Test the quiz
      Test the quiz to ensure that the questions are clear and that there are no errors in the quiz. For example, have a colleague test the quiz before sending it to new employees.
   5. Share the quiz
      Share the quiz with new employees and encourage them to participate. Give a deadline for completing the quiz and make sure the new employees get feedback on their results and any areas for improvement.

Sample onboarding quiz

Below is an example of an onboarding quiz that can be used during the onboarding process of new employees:

What is the mission of our company
a. To provide high quality products and services
b. Maximizing profits for shareholders
c. Improving the global community through innovation

How often do performance reviews take place
a. Annually
b. Monthly
c. Every two years

What is the corporate culture of our company
a. Competitive and individually oriented
b. Collaborative and team-oriented
c. Authoritarian and hierarchical

Who is the founder of our company
a. Steve Jobs
b. Bill Gates
c. Mark Zuckerberg

What type of training opportunities do we offer
a. No training opportunities
b. Online training courses only
c. Both online and classroom training

Naturally, the quiz should be adapted to the specific characteristics and information of the company for which it will be used

The next level onboarding quiz

Although quizzes have been around for a long time, and are sometimes labeled as old-fashioned, they are still an effective means of testing and processing information

A quiz is not limited to the traditional pen and paper format. Consider interactive online platforms, apps and games. These new and innovative ways of presenting quizzes still make them a useful and effective tool for testing knowledge and engaging people in learning new information

In addition, quizzes are often part of the onboarding process for new employees. It can help them interactively understand and remember necessary information about the company. It can also contribute to a positive and fun onboarding experience, making new employees feel more welcome and appreciated. Also check out one of ENBOQ’s cases for inspiration