From the course: Negotiating Your Job Offer

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What to do when you receive an offer

What to do when you receive an offer

From the course: Negotiating Your Job Offer

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What to do when you receive an offer

- Congratulations on receiving an offer for a new role. I know it can be very tempting to say yes right away, especially if you've been searching for a while. But, do you really understand all of the terms of the offer? It's important to give yourself enough time to review the offer carefully. Keep in mind that once you accept an offer and start a new job, most of the terms will never change, and it can take up to a year or so to revisit your base salary. So, looking at the offer in more detail is something you want to allow time for, even if at first glance it looks promising. Before you get into the terms of the offer, always start by showing excitement. This sets a positive tone for the rest of the conversation. You can say something like, thank you for an offer to work for your company, I'm excited about the opportunity. Let's go through step-by-step how the rest of the process might unfold. It's not uncommon for your first offer to be given verbally. Sometimes, a recruiter will…

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