Internship Confirmation

Hi Souvik,

First of all, congratulations on the internship offer!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• First of all, yes, if you have written confirmation (and ideally a copy of the digitally signed contract) you have officially secured the internship. Technically, employment contracts can be cancelled before the start of employment, but this is highly unlikely in your specific situation.
• Moreover, if you signed last Friday and haven't heard from them by Monday, I wouldn't worry at all because that's only one working day. Am I right in assuming that you have heard from them by now?

If you would like a more detailed discussion on your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi Souvik,

Congrats with your offer. If they have sent you a signed offer, you secured the job.

If you still doubt, feel free to contact them via a polite email.

Mattijs

Hi there,

If you’ve signed the contract and received a confirmation email saying, “It’s all signed,” then yes, it’s official—you’ve secured the internship. Congrats!

That said, it’s always a good idea to follow up with the company just to confirm next steps, onboarding details, and any prep they’d recommend before your start date. A quick email to HR or your contact at the company will give you clarity and show you’re proactive.

As for stopping your search: I wouldn’t completely close the door until you’ve confirmed everything is on track. Sometimes things change unexpectedly, and it’s always better to have a backup plan. But for now, focus on preparing for this internship—sounds like a great opportunity!

Good luck, and enjoy the experience!

Hi Souvik,

Based on what you’ve described, it sounds like you’ve officially secured the internship. Once both parties sign the contract and you receive confirmation (like the “It’s all signed” email), it’s typically considered finalized. The company likely hasn’t reached out yet because they’re preparing onboarding materials or waiting for the start date to get closer.

That said, it’s always a good idea to follow up if you want additional confirmation or details about next steps. A quick email to HR or your point of contact can help put your mind at ease.

As for stopping your job search, it depends on your level of confidence in this opportunity. If you’re certain this internship aligns with your goals, you can start preparing. If you’re unsure or still want backup options, there’s no harm in keeping your search active until you feel 100% secure.

Congratulations on what seems like a great step forward, and best of luck!

Yes, it seems like your internship is officially confirmed! When a contract is signed by both parties, including the company’s CFO and you, it is legally binding. The confirmation email saying “It’s all signed” further indicates that the process is complete.

However, it’s always a good idea to follow up if you feel uncertain or need additional clarity. For example, you could reach out to the company to confirm onboarding details or next steps.

Until you’ve fully aligned on preparations with the company, it’s reasonable to keep an eye on other opportunities as a backup. But it sounds like you can confidently start preparing for this internship—congratulations! 😊

Alessa

Hey there,

Based on the information, it looks like it’s all done and confirmed. But just as good practice, get into the habit of getting clarification and confirmation directly from the employer on contract issues. 

Just to add, it is normal for companies to take more time than candidates want on admin and contract issues.. nothing looks unusual here, but still would advise to reach out if you’re worried.

All the best

Nice work! You're good. If you're trying to figure out next steps feel free to give them a call

If you’ve signed the contract and got a confirmation email saying, “It’s all signed,” then yes—it’s official. Congrats!

Just follow-up with them to understand when + where they need you come Feb 1.

Congrats again and good luck on the role - remember, interviews were just the warm-up. The easy part of the journey. Now it gets hard (for everyone), but you can do it if you keep working hard!

Please read this before AND during your internship:

Consulting Survival Guide - Tips for Your Consulting Career