Play Hard To Get

You're going be really excited when you get your first job offer. One, because you realize that all of your hard work in college paid off and you're not a total failure. Two, because a source of income that you can do cool stuff with is on its way.

Though you might be tempted to jump on the first offer you get to avoid the pain of more interviews, stop and think about it. Is this the job you really want? Will it put you in a good position to get another job in a few years if you want to? Are the benefits and pay exceptional? Do you want to see what else is out there?

A lot of consulting firms (and companies in general) will try to pressure you into making a decision ASAP, but don't be fooled, offer expiration dates are usually flexible. So, negotiate. All of your offers won't come on the same day, so you may have an offer that is about to expire while your still waiting to hear back from your dream job. If a firm wants you bad enough, they'll just have to deal with it. Don't fret and don't take a job just because you're scared you won't get another offer somewhere down the line...you'll regret it!

Evaluate all aspects of your offer(s), talk things through with family and/or friends, and make a pro/con list if you have to. Whatever you do, don't settle...you deserve the job that you really want, not just the one that you get.