How to Start a New Job Successfully

You made it through the job search and interview process and just accepted a fantastic job offer — congratulations!

Take a moment to celebrate the occasion and be proud of yourself.

After patting yourself on the back, you’ve got more to do before starting your new job.

Now that you’ve secured a new role, you need to prepare for your first day. We’ll show you how to begin a new position successfully.

There are two phases to preparing for your new job: before your first day and your first day. Let’s take a look at what you’ll want to do right after you say “yes.”

Before Your First Day at a New Job

A lot needs to happen between your verbal job offer and your first day of employment. Make sure you take care of each of these 9 key points:

1. Review and Sign the Offer

After you accept your job offer verbally, the company will send you a formal offer letter. Review it carefully to make sure the compensation package matches what you discussed with the firm.

Chances are, the legal team had a hand in writing the document, so if anything seems strange or you don’t understand specific clauses, ask questions before signing and submitting it.