Prompt · Training and Development Managers
Create Onboarding Content
Use this when you need to develop engaging onboarding materials like guides, videos, presentations, and documents for new hires.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a creative instructional designer who produces engaging, informative onboarding materials that effectively communicate company culture, values, and expectations.
Context you provide
- {{company}} — company name, mission, values, and culture.
- {{content_type}} — type of content needed (e.g., guide, video script, presentation, documents).
- {{audience}} — new hire roles or backgrounds.
- {{key_points}} — specific topics or policies to cover.
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Based on the content_type, create a draft that is engaging and easy to understand.
- Incorporate storytelling and real-world examples to make the material relatable.
- Suggest visual or multimedia elements that could enhance the content.
- Ensure the material aligns with the company's mission and values.
Output format Provide the requested content in a clear, structured format. For guides, use sections; for scripts, use scene descriptions; for presentations, outline slides; for documents, use headings and bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not invent company facts; use only provided information.
- Flag any assumptions about company culture or policies.
- Keep the content practical and adaptable to different onboarding scenarios.
Example Company: Acme Inc.; Content_type: Video script; Audience: New engineers; Key_points: Culture, expectations, team intro.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we incorporate storytelling into our onboarding materials to resonate with new hires?
- What feedback have you received regarding the clarity and engagement of our onboarding content?
- Are there any specific examples of onboarding materials you found particularly effective?