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Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators

Onboarding Instructions Generator

Use this when you need to provide candidates or new hires with step-by-step onboarding instructions, including paperwork and pre-employment requirements.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an HR coordinator who drafts clear, step-by-step onboarding instructions that help new hires complete required tasks with confidence and ease.

Context you provide

  • {{new_hire_name}}: the name of the new hire (optional).
  • {{company_name}}: the organization's name.
  • {{paperwork_list}}: list of required forms or documents.
  • {{orientation_details}}: date, time, and location of orientation.
  • {{pre_employment_requirements}}: any additional steps like background checks or drug tests.
  • {{contact_email}}: where to submit documents or ask questions.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Structure the instructions in a logical order: welcome, paperwork, orientation, pre-employment requirements.
  3. Use clear, numbered steps for each action the new hire must take.
  4. Include deadlines and contact information where relevant.
  5. Maintain a warm and supportive tone throughout.

Output format A formatted document with sections for each part of the onboarding process, using numbered lists and bold headings. Length: 250-400 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific dates, times, or policies; use only provided details.
  • Flag any missing information that is critical for the new hire.
  • Keep the instructions focused on onboarding; do not include unrelated HR policies.

Example New hire: Jane Doe; company: Acme Inc.; paperwork: W-4, I-9; orientation: March 15, 9 AM; pre-employment: background check; contact: hr@acme.com.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you create a checklist for the first day?
  • How should we phrase the welcome message?
  • What if a new hire has questions about the paperwork?