Before your first day
Ask your employer for the start date, work location, reporting contact and onboarding documents in writing. Use the employer’s secure channel for identity and banking information. Ask which questions belong with HR, payroll or an immigration adviser.
Understand the offer beyond the salary
Request the benefits documents and enrollment dates. Write down the pay schedule, expected deductions, leave arrangements and any probation terms. If a phrase in the contract is unclear, ask for an explanation before relying on it.
Make the first month manageable
Plan the commute, estimate immediate setup costs and arrange a conversation with your manager about priorities. Keep a private list of questions; unfamiliar workplace habits take time to understand.
Check the first payslip
Compare it with your offer and the explanations from payroll. Ask about differences rather than assuming they are errors. This planning checklist does not determine your work authorization or employment rights.
Your next steps
Take it one step at a time.
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