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12 Critical Things to Consider Before You Take the Job

Updated 6/19/2020
12 Critical Things to Consider Before You Take the Job
It's easy to get so excited over your position that you skip out on learning some key things about the company.

Congrats—the company called, and you got the job! You really wanted this gig, so it’s time to sign on the dotted line and start work now, right?

Not so fast. Before you pick up your briefcase and head to your first day, it’s crucial to make sure you’ve really done your research on the company you’re about to work for. After all, what happens if you find out a little too late that everyone who works there hates it or that the office finances look a bit sketchy?

Luckily, the infographic below gives you 12 key things to do before you officially accept that job offer to make sure that it’s the right place for you.


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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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