The final weeks of the semester are upon us! It’s crazy how fast the semester has gone by and I can’t believe many of us are just a few weeks away from graduation or starting a new job or internship. Throughout this semester, I have discussed the many different steps that go into finding a new job or internship and I hope those tips have been helpful! I wanted to talk about the last step in the process after you have done all the hard work of crafting your applications, applying, and interviewing, which is to review your offer, final job description and making sure you are a good fit with your future colleagues.
In the interview process, if you were able to meet the team, make sure you can see yourself working well with the group and enjoying the work. I think we can all attest to the importance of a good work environment and a supportive team, as this can increase your job satisfaction and help build your network. It might be beneficial once you accept your job offer to set up an introductory meeting with your new team to start getting to know each other and see how you will fit into the team dynamic. Learning about the company culture, work life balance, typical working hours and the potential commute time are important considerations outside your actual job description that you should consider. I also think it is important to evaluate your career goals at this stage and opportunities for growth that this job can offer.
You should also be sure to review your offer letter closely and ask any follow up questions prior to committing as to avoid surprises later. I recommend meeting or discussing with another trusted individual, if possible, to review things such as the offer letter and job description as they might have more questions that you haven’t yet considered. This has personally helped me as they also might offer some grounded outside perspective and advice to help you evaluate if the job is a good fit and helps you progress towards your goals. Also, if you are applying to a full time position, I advise reviewing the company benefits to make sure they align with your needs. I hope this blog series has been helpful and I wish everyone the best of luck in the job hunt!