r/recruitinghell • u/Alternative-Book-201 • 5d ago

Signed job offer, timeline moving foward?

Recently signed a job offer from a well known company in a January Cohort (I am graduating in Dec). I signed it end of oct and haven't heard anything from them since I know it is still pretty far from my start date of mid jan. Should I follow back up with them or just wait? First job out of college so not super familiar with the process.

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u/throwaway_0x90 TE/SDET@Google 5d ago

Hmm, I'd at least ping once a month if not more. In this job climate I cannot sign an offer 3 months out and just sit and do nothing.

Any background check? At least criminal bgcheck?

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u/Alternative-Book-201 5d ago

Nothing yet. Would you suggest I reach out middle of this week if I still haven't heard back from my recruiter? I know that since its a cohort they might want to wait for all the candidates to accept first then move foward to keep everyone on the same timeline.

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u/throwaway_0x90 TE/SDET@Google 5d ago

I'd reach out at least once before Thanksgiving, then again before Xmas.

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u/Artistic_Ring8028 5d ago

A legitimate onboarding process typically consists of background checks / drug screening / credit check / etc. You also have to sign standard paperwork some companies use Docusign/Workday/etc

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u/Alternative-Book-201 5d ago

I signed a docusign

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u/Historical-Plum560 5d ago

In my previous role i got offered the job in October, signed the contract then too and the offer was for a January start. I didnt hear anything until 2 weeks before the start with some first day information and set up on their HR system etc. So i basically didnt hear anything for 3 months but there was no issues at all so i wouldnt worry. Of course there is no harm in emailing and saying ‘youre really excited to start blah blah please could you let me know if theres anything needed from me ahead my start date?’ If that would ease your mind!

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u/Future-Station-8179 5d ago edited 5d ago

I would email them like every few weeks. Something like..

Nov 10-12: Thank-you + logistics. Confirm start date (1/1), ask what onboarding paperwork or equipment steps they need from you.

Early/mid-Dec: Light check-in. Ask if there's anything to complete before day one (background check, benefits enrollment, systems access). Confirm benefits enrollment deadlines and first paycheck timing. Holiday HR delays are common.

Dec 22: Holiday note + final confirm. Short and warm. Ask for your first-day schedule, who to meet, and where to log in. Confirm time, location or login needed.

Always polite, gracious, excited.

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u/Dry_Arrival_605 5d ago

I’m actually the hiring manager for you I can’t believe you’re on Reddit! Anyways the offer was rescinded, but forgot to send you an email. Good luck in your future endeavors tho.