Starting Fresh

Starting a new job is overwhelming. New company, new people, new systems, new expectations—and everyone seems to know things you don't.

Or maybe you're changing teams internally. New manager, new projects, new dynamics to navigate.

Either way, you're starting from scratch while trying to look competent. It's exhausting.

Ari makes onboarding faster, less stressful, and more effective.

The Onboarding Challenge

When you're new, you face an impossible information problem:

Who does what? You don't know who to ask about anything
How do things work? Every company has unwritten rules
What's the context? Projects and decisions have history you weren't there for
What should you focus on? Everything feels urgent but you can't do it all
Who should you meet? Building relationships takes time you don't have

Most onboarding programs give you documents and hope for the best. Ari gives you an always-available guide who can answer questions, provide context, and help you navigate.

Your First Days

Ask Anything (Without Feeling Dumb)

When you're new, you have a million questions—but you don't want to seem clueless. Ari is a judgment-free zone.

"What's the deal with the weekly all-hands? What should I expect?"

"Who approves expenses here? What's the process?"

"What does [company acronym or jargon] mean?"

"What's the culture around Slack? Do people expect fast responses?"

No question is too basic. Ari helps you learn without burning social capital.

Understand Company Context

Every company has history, values, and ways of working that take months to absorb. Ari can help you get up to speed faster.

"What are the company's main priorities right now?"

"What's the history of [project or product]? How did we get here?"

"What are the company values and how do people actually live them?"

"What should I know about the company culture that's not in the handbook?"

Learn About Your Team

Understanding the people you'll work with matters as much as understanding the work.

"Who's on my team and what does each person do?"

"Who should I meet in my first month? Who are the key people to know?"

"What's my manager's working style? What do they care about?"

"Who are the experts on [topic] that I should connect with?"

If your organization has shared context with Ari, she can help you discover expertise and find the right people to talk to.

Building Relationships

Track the People You Meet

In your first weeks, you'll meet dozens of people. It's impossible to remember everyone. Let Ari help.

"I just had coffee with Marcus from Engineering. He's been here 3 years, works on the payments team, and mentioned he's into rock climbing."

"Update my notes on Sarah—she's the one to talk to about design reviews."

Later, before you meet someone again:

"What do I know about Marcus? I'm meeting him tomorrow."

Get Context Before Meetings

Walking into meetings without context is the worst part of being new. Ari helps you prepare.

"I have a 1:1 with my skip-level tomorrow. What should I know about her?"

"What's the history of the project they're discussing in the meeting I'm joining?"

"Who are the stakeholders for [project] and what do they care about?"

Remember What You Learn

You'll absorb a lot of information that's hard to organize. Tell Ari what you're learning.

"Note: The deploy process requires approval from the platform team. Sarah is the contact."

"Remember: Budget decisions need VP approval over $10K."

"Save this: The quarterly planning process starts in the last month of each quarter."

You're building a personal knowledge base that grows with you.

Getting Productive

Understand Your Priorities

New jobs come with unclear expectations. Ari can help you clarify and track what matters.

"My manager mentioned three priorities. Help me capture them and check in on progress."

"What should I focus on in my first 30 days? Let's create a plan."

"I'm feeling overwhelmed by everything. Help me prioritize."

Learn the Systems

Every company has its own stack of tools and processes. Ask Ari for help navigating them.

"How do I submit a PTO request?"

"What's the process for getting access to [system]?"

"How do code reviews work here?"

Find Information

Instead of searching through wikis and documents, just ask:

"Where can I find the company org chart?"

"Is there a guide to our product architecture?"

"Where are the brand guidelines?"

When You're Changing Teams

Internal moves come with their own challenges. You know the company, but you're learning a new domain, new teammates, and new expectations.

Learn the New Landscape

"What are the key projects my new team is working on?"

"What's the team's relationship with [other team]? Any context I should know?"

"What did my predecessor in this role focus on?"

Build New Relationships

"Who are the key stakeholders for my new role that I should meet?"

"What should I know about my new manager's priorities and style?"

Transfer Your Knowledge

Don't lose what you learned in your previous role:

"What do I know about [previous team's domain] that I should remember?"

"Who were my key contacts for [topic] in case I need to reach back?"

Workflows for Onboarding

Set up automated support for your first months:

Daily learning capture:

"Every evening at 5pm, ask me what I learned today and save it to my notes."

Weekly reflection:

"Every Friday, prompt me to reflect on my onboarding progress—what's going well, what's confusing, what do I need help with?"

Relationship tracking:

"Every Monday, remind me to update my notes on people I met last week."

30-60-90 check-in:

"In 30 days, prompt me to review my onboarding goals and see how I'm tracking."

Sample Questions for Your First Weeks

Week 1: Orientation

"What's the most important thing to understand about how this company works?"
"Who are the 5 people I should definitely meet?"
"What are the unwritten rules I should know about?"
"What's the best way to learn [core skill for role]?"

Week 2: Integration

"Help me understand the project I've been assigned to. What's the context?"
"Who are the key stakeholders I'll be working with?"
"What does success look like in this role in the first 90 days?"
"What are the team's current challenges?"

Week 3-4: Contributing

"What are the quick wins I could deliver to build credibility?"
"How do decisions get made on this team?"
"What feedback should I be asking for?"
"Who should I build stronger relationships with?"

Month 2+: Accelerating

"What patterns am I seeing in my work that I should address?"
"What do I need to learn to level up in this role?"
"Who do I need to meet outside my immediate team?"
"What should I be prioritizing now that I understand the landscape better?"

Your Onboarding Companion

Starting fresh is hard. You're expected to learn fast, contribute quickly, and fit in seamlessly—all while feeling like you're constantly behind.

Ari is the resource you wish you'd had from day one:

Ask any question without judgment
Remember everything so you don't have to
Prepare for meetings so you walk in with context
Track relationships as you build your network
Reflect regularly to accelerate your learning

You don't have to figure it out alone.

"Hey Ari, I'm new here. Help me get up to speed."

She's ready to help you succeed.