Employer Orientation Checklist

1. Orientation to the company:
   _____a. history, philosophy, mission
   _____b. organizational structure
   _____c. formal and informal policies
   _____d. status of position and benefits
   _____e. opportunity for advancement



2. Orientation to the department or office:
   _____a. office tour and introductions
   _____b. office hours and work schedule
   _____c. record-keeping and time sheets
   _____d. dress code
   _____e. procedure for sick leave
   _____f. parking
   _____g. lunch
   _____h. work space and office supplies



3. Orientation to the job:
   _____a. job description
   _____b. goals and objectives for work session
   _____c. standards of performance
   _____d. evaluation process
   _____e. reward system
   _____f. required meetings



4. Integrate students in the workplace:
   _____a. introduce student to fellow workers
   _____b. discussion of group norms/values
   _____c. explain proper channels of communication
   _____d. involve students in organizational activities and meetings when appropriate



5. Provide support to the student:
   _____a. schedule time to talk about student's adjustment to the work environment
   _____b. help student find a role within the organization
   _____c. discuss individual values and goals
   _____d. encourage student to ask for help when needed
   _____e. help student constructively confront problems



6. Provide the student with opportunities to:
   ____a. test his/her abilities
   ____b. make a contribution
   ____c. be appreciated/recognized



7. Stimulate intellectual growth:
   ____a. present challenges
   ____b. progressively add responsibility
   ____c. provide feedback
   ____d. encourage independent thought and innovative ways to problem solve
   ____e. invite new ideas