So you’ve been applying for jobs for a few weeks (maybe months) and after a successful interview you’ve finally been given the all-elusive job offer. It should all the plain sailing from there, right?

Except that’s not quite the case for most! In fact, for most people, the job offer is only the start to the questions, preparations and worry. And so here we go:

1) “Holy moly I got the job!?”

This is the moment of elation which immediately follows the job offer. You’re beyond happy, you’re probably dancing around your living room and you’re smiling so much it looks like someone has drawn it on with permanent marker!

At this point in the process, remember how lucky you are and start telling people close to you so they can share your happiness too. Don’t boast though, and be careful who you share your news with!

If you’re a recent graduate and have lots of friends who have also been struggling to get hired, then keeping it to yourself for a few days might be a nice idea.

2) “Wait, am I sure this is the right job for me?”

For most of us, we do go through a period of doubt shortly after we’re offered a job. The chances are you’ve been interviewing for a few jobs – and there is always one you’d prefer to get more than the others. If it was your preference you got the offer from, you’re bound to feel a bit doubtful that you might be saying yes just because of the ‘pressure’ to be employed.

But, remember this is just a momentary doubt. Whenever you start to feel like this, remember that great feeling you had when you first got given the job offer – and hopefully the negative emotions will subside and disappear into the background.

If you do start your job and feel like it isn’t the right fit – don’t panic as most employers will have offered you a probation period in the contract somewhere.