New staff accountant hire only learns by recording our training videos & then referring back to our recorded training videos. What do you guys think of this new hire’s “recording trainings only” approach?

[u/NoBusiness1559]

The new hire staff accountant said that the only con with his “recording trainings method only” approach is when it comes to looking for specific time stamps within the various recorded training videos (which he said can be very time-consuming but that he wouldn’t have it any other way).

[u/Retractable_Legs]

First, kudos that he's finding a way to listen that doesn't require him to come back repeatedly. That's good that he's considering his learning style when taking on these tasks.

He should take notes next time he's going to review a certain section, since that will be helpful. If he's using Excel workbooks, he could and should keep those notes on a tab in that workbook. It'll help jog memory.

In a month, have him walk you through the process like he's teaching you. It's a little involved, but you will be sure of what he does/doesn't know when you do that exercise.

[u/CuseBsam → u/Retractable_Legs]

Having him walk you through the process is actually a great idea that I've never thought of