Step 9: Get the Job, then Negotiate & Onboard

You did it—but there’s still work to do!

💡 What: Finish Strong & Start Prepared

Landing the offer is exciting—but starting off right matters just as much. Take time to understand the details of your offer, advocate for yourself professionally, and prepare to make a great first impression.

💰 Review the offer: Understand salary, benefits, expectations, and culture fit before accepting.
🗣️ Negotiate with confidence: Know your worth and how to professionally discuss compensation or benefits.
👔 Get ready for Day One: Learn about dress code, workplace norms, and onboarding tasks.
🤝 Practice professionalism: Show up with curiosity, confidence, and respect as you begin your new role.

🛠️ How: Accept, Negotiate, and Prepare

➡️ Review and Complete Steps to Know your Worth: A Guide to Salary Negotiation
Use this tool to confidently research. strategically negotiate. and thoughtfully decide.
🔗 Know your Worth: A Guide to Salary Negotiation

➡️ Prepare for Onboarding
Get tips on dress code, communication norms, workplace etiquette, and what to expect your first week.
🔗 A 100-Day Plan for Your First Job Out of College

➡️ Schedule a Career Coaching Appointment
Need help reviewing your offer or deciding how to respond? Meet with a Career Coach for support.
🔗 Schedule an Appointment