Congratulations! All the time and energy you spent, and all the venting sessions your friends and family have endured are behind you. You have finally landed that new job! Your first order of business: Take a week to decompress from the job search and to check items off your personal to-do list so that you can begin your new job with a clear mind!

Then, Get to Work!

When you’re a new employee, there’s a lot to take in:

• Campus culture,
• Learning names and faces,
• Figuring out where various offices are on campus,
• Exploring your role in your department and your specific duties (assigned and otherwise), and
• Determining what your supervisor expects from you in the first month or two.

It can be overwhelming at first, especially while coming down from the high of landing the job in the first place. Don’t forget that your interview hasn’t ended; have your elevator speech still at the front of your mind in the beginning, as you will most likely use it again when you continue to meet new people around campus.

Check out the links below to ensure you have a smooth transition into your new role and start off on the right foot.

New Job? How to be an Office Rock Star From Day One – See Debt Run  

How to Get Over New Job Jitters – Darryle Brown, eHow.com

Start Your New Job the Right Way – Career Savvy 101

How to Start Your New Job on the Right Foot – Rob Taub, HRPeople

9 Ways to Start Your New Job Right – Alison Green, US News Money

Take 5 is a regular feature where we present links to some good articles and resources on job search topics. If you have ideas for future topics, send them to Melissa Judy, Content Development Intern at melissa@higheredcareercoach.com.

Now that you’ve landed that new job, how do you go about figuring out how to pay your bills without falling prey to the trap of “lifestyle inflation?” How do you figure out how to save the extra money you’re making now that you weren’t used to having in your budget before? And how do you update your work wardrobe without breaking the bank?

We’ve gathered some links to answer all of these budgeting questions and then some! 

Creating a Professional Wardrobe for a New Job on a Budget – Emily Harmon, Yahoo Voices

Make the Most of Your Paycheck from Your First Job – Jeremy Vohwinkle, About.com Financial Planning

How to Budget for Clothing When Starting a New Job – Darryle Brown, eHow.com

Seven Steps to Take When Starting a New Job – LifeTuner

7 Money Moves to Make When You Get a New Job – David Ning, Wise Bread

Take 5 is a regular feature where we present links to some good articles and resources on job search topics. If you have ideas for future topics, send them to Melissa Judy, Content Development Intern at melissa@higheredcareercoach.com.

Now that you’ve secured that job, you need to hurry up and move there! But, don’t be overwhelmed. We’ve compiled a list of sites to will help you remember what to add to your moving checklist, deduct the expenses on your taxes, staying positive throughout the process, and how to actually go about packing up your life and taking it to a new city.

Check out the links to the moving resources listed below and begin your new adventure!

How to Plan Your Move – American Moving & Storage Association

Making the Move to a New City – First 30 Days

Topic 455, Moving Expenses – IRS

Let Uncle Sam Help Pay for Your Move – Kay Bell, Bankrate.com

What to Do Before Moving to a New City: A Handy Checklist – Nina Spitzer, Sheknows.com

Take 5 is a regular feature where we present links to some good articles and resources on job search topics. If you have ideas for future topics, send them to Melissa Judy, Content Development Intern at melissa@higheredcareercoach.com.

Salary negotiation is a common part of the hiring process, so don’t let it intimidate you.  Talking about money is sticky and uncomfortable, but to ensure that you get the salary you deserve to match your skills and experience, it’s a topic that you absolutely have to bring up with a future employer. The more you do it, the better you’ll be at it and the more comfortable you’ll be doing it. The more job experience you have, the more negotiating leverage you’ll have. But, new professionals can negotiate too!

Below are 5 sites that offer a few tips and reminders about how to successfully negotiate your new salary and benefits:

36 Negotiable Items in an Academic Position – Jane Tucker and Barbara Butterfield

The Womanly Art of Negotiation – Catherine Conrad in the Chronicle of Higher Education

Top 10 Salary Negotiation Tips - Negotiation Board

The New Salary Negotiation -  Johanna Schlegel, Salary.com

Salary Negotiation Tips - University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts Career Services

Take 5 is a regular feature where we present links to some good articles and resources on job search topics. If you have ideas for future topics, send them to Melissa Judy, Content Development Intern at melissa@higheredcareercoach.com.

Ok, so you’ve been asked to travel across the country to interview at a university you’ve never been to, in a city you’re unfamiliar with.

Nervous? Don’t be! This is an exciting opportunity for you to explore a new place, meet some new people, and hopefully, begin a new adventure! Below you’ll find some tips on how to make your journey there and back bearable:

Tips on Traveling for an interview,  CNN Travel

Traveling for an Interview,  Donna Monday, StreetDirectory.com

First Time Traveling for a Job Interview, Ask MetaFilter

Preparing for an Interview,  Job-Interview-Wisdom.com

Interview Travel Etiquette: How to Tactfully Manage the Conversation,  Higher Ed Career Coach

Take 5 is a regular feature where we present links to some good articles and resources on job search topics. If you have ideas for future topics, send them to Melissa Judy, Content Development Intern at melissa@higheredcareercoach.com.