Hi everyone,
I have an offer call scheduled with the recruiter tomorrow and I want to ensure I’m fully prepared.
Anything to prepare? What should I expect?
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Hi there,
An offer call is usually straightforward and positive — it’s mainly about walking you through the offer and next steps, not testing you.
What to expect:
- Confirmation of the offer and the role/office
- Overview of compensation (base, bonus, sign-on if applicable)
- Start date or start window
- Visa or relocation details if relevant
- Timeline for receiving the written offer and deadline to respond
What to prepare:
- Be clear on your priorities (start date, location, visa, flexibility)
- Have a few clarifying questions ready
- Be ready to express enthusiasm — it matters more than people think
Negotiation:
- For most early-career roles, negotiation happens after the written offer, if at all
- It’s fine to listen, ask questions, and say you’ll review once you have the details
Overall, stay calm, professional, and appreciative. You don’t need to make any decisions on the call.
Happy to help you prep — feel free to reach out.
Best,
Evelina
Wow! Congrats!
Typically, the call is just to congratulate you and explain the high-level next steps.
They will explain that they'll send you the contract for you to read closely. They will also ask if you have any questions.
You can clarify with them, for instance, whether they have an intended start date already. Do take some time to think about whether there are any other points you'd like to clarify. It's also a good moment for you to express your gratitude for all the effort they've put into the recruiting process, especially since they are likely to be your colleagues soon.
If you're starting soon in consulting, I'm sharing some materials here that you might find useful:
Expert Guide: How to Become A Distinctive Consultant
Expert Guide: How to Manage for Lifestyle in Consulting
Best,
Cristian
