This study propsed a new framework to conceptualize organizational socialization. It examined two board socialization strategies: perceived organizational support and development experience and their relationship with career success. Data were obtained from interview with 374 line mangers and human resources mangers in four industrial secotrs in five Asia countries/societies, namely, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Thailand. There is partial support for the predicted relationship. The results from the present study add to our understanding of how organizational socialization affects career success. Implications for research and managerial practices, as well as future research directions, are provided.