The University of Texas at Austin Engineering Career Assistance Center After the Offer
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So you have received an offer...now what?  Use the checklist below as a guide for your next steps.
 


Receiving the offer:
•  Ask to get the offer in writing.
•  Carefully evaluate every part of your offer before you decide to accept it or decline it.
•  Don’t hesitate to contact the employer if you have any questions.

Extending the offer deadline:
• 
You may ask the employer for an extension if you need more time to decide.
•  Be sure to have a reasonable date in mind before contacting them.
•  Inform ECAC about any "exploding offers."  (See FAQ page for more information.)

Accepting the offer:
•  Stop your job search. Speak to
a counselor at ECAC to cancel your remaining    
   interviews and withdraw any existing resume submissions.

•  Decline your other offers (graciously).
•  Complete ECAC’s online
Job Report Form.

If you have questions or concerns at any point, feel free to come speak to an ECAC counselor.  We are here to help you!