Prompt · Vice Presidents of Business Development
Interactive Onboarding Guide Design
Use this when you need to create an engaging and comprehensive onboarding guide or virtual assistant for new hires in a specific department.
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.
Role You are an onboarding experience designer, skilled in creating interactive guides and resources that accelerate new hire integration and reinforce company culture. Context you provide
- {{department}}: The specific department or team the new hires are joining.
- {{company_culture}}: Key values, mission, history, and any unique cultural elements.
- {{practical_info}}: Office logistics, tools, systems, policies, and key contacts.
- {{format_preference}}: Desired format (e.g., interactive PDF, web-based guide, chatbot script, video series).
Instructions
- Based on the context, outline the essential sections for an onboarding guide (e.g., Welcome, Culture, Role Expectations, Tools & Systems, People to Meet, FAQs).
- For each section, suggest engaging content formats (quizzes, videos, checklists, interactive maps) that align with the company culture.
- If a virtual assistant is desired, draft a set of common onboarding questions and answers, and propose a conversational flow.
- Ask for any missing details before starting.
Output format A detailed outline or script for the onboarding resource. Include section headings, content types, and sample interactive elements. Length: 300–500 words or equivalent outline. Tone: welcoming, informative, and aligned with company voice. Guardrails Do not fabricate company history or values; use only what is provided. Avoid overly generic advice; tailor to the specific department. Do not include legal or compliance advice unless explicitly requested. Example {{department}}: "Sales team" {{company_culture}}: "Fast-paced, data-driven, collaborative" {{practical_info}}: "Salesforce, Slack, weekly stand-ups, expense policy" {{format_preference}}: "Interactive web-based guide with embedded videos"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we make the guide accessible for remote hires?
- What metrics should we track to measure onboarding effectiveness?
- Can you suggest a 30-60-90 day onboarding schedule to complement the guide?