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  The Transitional Period  
 
When you are finished at HR you will be directed or escorted to your workstation. Your supervisor will then welcome you, show you to your desk introduce you to your coworkers and may take you on a tour of the facility. It is likely that during the first few weeks your boss will assign a senior engineer to guide you. The focus during this time is not technical, but to provide you with background on what your job duties are, the role of your group and your company's product(s). During this time there are several things you can do to speed up this transitional period:
If it was not provided, ask for a copy of your job description so you can see in writing your duties and responsibilities.
Learn the names and duties of everyone in your group.
Ask to see an organizational chart of the department so you can see how your group fits into the company structure.
Learn the culture of the company - the mission and vision
Observe your co-workers, how they behave and act in a professional setting.
Focus on the product you will be working on. Most companies have technical descriptions and product brochures. Ask to review these.
Ask about anything you are not sure of or was not made clear to you.