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After spending a year or two tied to your books, case studies, and presentation notes, you've finally earned that MBA you've been striving for. So what next?

Knowing that you've received numerous job offers is flattering and just what you've been aiming for as a graduation goal.
High salaries, intriguing benefit packages, and fancy titles are tempting you like a free tropical holiday, so how do you choose between these seemingly exceptional jobs?

1. Function: Ideally, you'll use the skills you developed in business school to produce personal success and company improvement. And hopefully, you'll gain even more skills, either through formal training or on-the-job experiences, to add to your skills bank. Accordingly, make sure your new role is challenging, as nothing leads to career static like a boring job that seems elementary, especially if you've just completed an MBA. Take into account if and how the prospective role will evolve and whether you'll have the opportunity to strengthen the role or even gain access to a higher position from 'mastering' the position's demands.

2. Location: Choosing a city that has good economic, social, and cultural benefits can be harder than you think. Keep in mind that if you are a consultant or banker, you may not have much time for social or extra-curricular events in your first year or two after graduation, so you may consider choosing a city you feel won't be your permanent home, if the career benefits are there. If you feel you will be working long hours, find accommodation near your workplace to avoid long, tiring commutes.

3. Environment: Good working relationships are key to career success. Try to get a sense of your boss work habits and, if possible, meet your potential colleagues.

Mike Holmes, Recruitment Expert at QS Global Workplace explains, "Try and arrange to meet some of your colleagues, either in a work or social environment. Can you see yourself working with these people? Do you think you will enjoy working with them? It does not have to be positive, however, if it is negative, perhaps you should reconsider!"

4. Career Prospects: Mike Holmes discusses the importance of creating the right career path: "Make this job an excellent stepping stone; look at where you want to get to over the next 3-5 years and your long-term career aims. Put some milestones down so your career path looks manageable and realistically achievable."

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