History and scholarship
Wanous (1973) on realistic job previews; Van Maanen and Schein (1979) on socialisation tactics; Louis (1980) on surprise and sense-making; Jones (1986); Chao et al. (1994); Bauer et al. (2007) meta-analysis on role clarity, self-efficacy and social acceptance.
Key points
Typically contract, social insurance, accounts, training, mentoring and probation review. Laws, programmes, visa rules and hiring practice change; check official notices, current law and actual postings.
In practice
Note terms and approval flows, ask organised questions, read handover files.
FAQ
- How long?
- Varies widely.
- Dismissal during probation?
- Labour law still applies; seek advice.
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26
References
- Wanous, J. P. (1973). Effects of a realistic job preview on job acceptance, job attitudes, and job survival. Journal of Applied Psychology, 58(3), 327–332.
- Van Maanen, J., & Schein, E. H. (1979). Toward a theory of organizational socialization. Research in Organizational Behavior, 1, 209–264.
- Louis, M. R. (1980). Surprise and sense making: What newcomers experience in entering unfamiliar organizational settings. Administrative Science Quarterly, 25(2), 226–251.
- Jones, G. R. (1986). Socialization tactics, self-efficacy, and newcomers' adjustments to organizations. Academy of Management Journal, 29(2), 262–279.
- Chao, G. T., O'Leary-Kelly, A. M., Wolf, S., Klein, H. J., & Gardner, P. D. (1994). Organizational socialization: Its content and consequences. Journal of Applied Psychology, 79(5), 730–743.
- Bauer, T. N., Bodner, T., Erdogan, B., Truxillo, D. M., & Tucker, J. S. (2007). Newcomer adjustment during organizational socialization: A meta-analytic review of antecedents, outcomes, and methods. Journal of Applied Psychology, 92(3), 707–721.
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