A successful start begins with the right onboarding! Christina from HR Development shares exciting insights into how PM onboarding at CHECK24 optimally prepares new product managers and fosters a strong network.
What role does product management play at CHECK24, and how does onboarding support entry into this position?
Christina:
Product management at CHECK24 is the driving force behind innovation and development. As the central interface between customer needs and technical implementation, product managers actively shape our comparison portal. To ensure an optimal start in this diverse and demanding role, CHECK24 offers a tailored product management onboarding program.
What makes onboarding at CHECK24 special, and how does it work?
Christina:
The product management onboarding offers more than just an overview. It lays the foundation for a successful start and complements individual training within the team. The focus is not only on understanding workflows and structures but also on experiencing the CHECK24 culture.
The program takes place at the headquarters in Munich, where new product managers from different teams and locations come together—an ideal opportunity to learn from each other, build networks, and experience the CHECK24 world firsthand.
How did you like the PM onboarding?
Through the PM onboarding, I was not only able to meet new colleagues from different areas, but also gain many valuable insights into the working methods and diversity at CHECK24. The exchange with other product managers was especially helpful. I'm looking forward to the Throughboarding in a year!
Clara, Product Manager
What content is covered as part of the onboarding process?
Christina:
The two-day onboarding combines theory and practice in the following two areas.
Knowledge for a successful start:
💡 Company vision and strategy
What goals does CHECK24 pursue to establish itself as the leading comparison portal in the market, and which key departments play a crucial role in this?
💡 The product manager role
What are the core tasks and responsibilities of product management?
💡 Career opportunities
What opportunities for professional development does CHECK24 offer?
Inspiration and Networking
🤝 Insights from experts
A real highlight of the onboarding is the exchange with experts.
🤝 Interactive group work and cases
Hands-on exercises that make the daily challenges of product management tangible.
🤝 Time to network
A shared dinner provides an opportunity to get to know each other better and build connections in a relaxed atmosphere.
What does the path look like after the PM onboarding?
Christina:
With solid knowledge and a clear understanding of the CHECK24 structures and strategy, participants return to their teams. The intensive exchange during onboarding creates a strong network that connects across departments and makes the transition even easier.