Once you have accepted a new position, stop interviewing and confirm your acceptance in writing. Always be certain to obtain a written offer, or confirmation of employment details, especially before resigning from your current position.
Now it's time to really gush about your excitement...you want to be excited about this new chapter in your career!
Importance
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Why
Written job offers protect the interests of the applicant and the company, reducing the possibility of any misunderstandings and are a permanent record of the conditions offered and accepted.
What To Do
Looking for a job or planning a career requires groundwork and careful preparation. The more you know about how to do it, the greater the probability of your success. A comprehensive list of Tips and Tools has been put together to help you no matter what stage of the job search process you are at. There is no use being told what to do, you need the tools to do it, giving you the confidence to identify and secure your perfect job.
Tips (Theory)
The negotiation stage is over and you have accepted the offer, now you can relax, but only a little.
Thank your new employers.
Sign your new employment agreement.
Organise bank account, tax and superannuation details.
Set the date for your first evaluation.
Complete your orientation and training.
Revisit your goals every 3-6 months.
Tools (Practice)
Now that you are ready to Close the Deal use this checklist to make sure you don't forget any important steps in this final process.
Caution
Always get everything in writing, especially before resigning from your current position. Ask the employer to explain anything which is not clear in the letter, and if necessary, get the letter re-written before you sign it.
Information
We are continually on the lookout for useful information for the jobseekers. In order to better serve you, we now post relevant articles, news items, events and service providers that may be of interest to you.
Further Research
The following career-related articles have been carefully selected to assist you in the job search decision-making process.
Links
Articles on how to close the deal:
www.agda.asn.au/jac/gettingwork/Isthi.html
www.shesaid.com.au/article/2003/05/26/993_wl.php
www.dpc.wa.gov.au/psmd/services/hrquestions/hrqest05.html
Service Providers
Here are a list of service providers to assist you with your job search and employment opportunities.
WageNet
Contact:
http://www.wagenet.gov.au/WageNet/templates/PageMaker.asp?category=FactSheets&fileName=../FactSheets/DataFiles/General/ContractOfEmployment.html
Company Description:
FAQs - Contract of Employment
What should I find out before starting work?
See the Starting Work fact sheet on WageNet.
What is an employment contract?
When you accept a job offer you enter into a contract of employment with the employer. This means you agree to work for the employer and he or she agrees to pay you for that work. While it is not essential that the contract is in writing, it is best to get a written job offer. That way you can prove you have been hired rather than just offered a chance to do work experience. The contract ends when the employee resigns, is dismissed or the contract expires.