Receiving an offer of a new job can be tremendously exciting, but there’s plenty to weigh up and lots to do.

Knowing how to prepare for a new job can make the transition easier and give you a strong head start from day one if you accept the offer. Explore the tips below from one of the top recruitment agencies in Japan.

Understand how to prepare for a new job

Receiving an offer of a new job often brings a mix of emotions from elation and relief to nerves about starting afresh with a new employer. You may even have tinges of uncertainty about whether the role really is right for you.

While all these feelings are quite understandable, a critical first step is to be confident that you are making the right career move. Here are a few ways to review your potential new job prospects:

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What happens from a job offer to entering a company

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How to write a thank you letter for being offered a job

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How to tell a potential job offer that you are undecided

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How to change your mind after declining a job offer

Looking for a new job can be stressful for candidates, and it can be easy to make an impulsive decision under such pressure. Considering the circumstances, is it ever possible to change your mind if you’ve declined a job offer?

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How to avoid your job offer being retracted

Just as you start to celebrate your new job, the offer is retracted. Did you do something that unknowingly put your job at risk?

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How to write a nengajo to your company for your job offer

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Why you should never accept a counter offer

As flattering as a counter offer may be, it won’t change the factors that saw you look for opportunities elsewhere. It could only be a matter of time before you start looking around again.

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