Congratulations, you received not one, but multiple job offers! It's hard enough to get a job offer in this era. But how do you know you're choosing the right job?
Make sure you understand what the company's about, the job description, and how well the job can support your personal and financial goals. You can always ask for an extension if you're still unable to decide.
Choosing the Right Job Offer
If you're one of the lucky ones that receive multiple job offers, you may not be feeling so lucky when it's time to choose. Choosing the right job can be the most difficult part of the job hunting process. But these points can help you make the right decision:
1. Learn About the Company
You may have already done some reasearch on the company before you interview. But it's always good to seek more information about the company. You should make sure you have enough knowledge about the job, the organization and the offer details so you can compare one offer against another one.
There are many ways to learn about a company, which includes:
Visiting the company's website
Talking to current company employees
Contacting the interviewer / hiring manager
Talking to the company's human resources representative
2. Research Job Information
Some job applicants may consider several different jobs, and not just the same position at different companies. So, you may want to check the job description provided in the job offer or advertisement, these may provide a wealth of information about what you need to know about particular careers. Some topics include:
Work environment information
Expected pay
Job outlook
Professional certification options
Advancement options
3. Check Your Priorities
Make a list of what you're looking for in a company, a job and a career. Ranking your priorities on paper will help you see the upcoming years at your first job. See how each job offer is able to satisfy your needs and wants. Here are the two main questions you may want to ask to help identify your priorities:
What are your professional goals?
What will make you happy?
4. Consider Employment Packages
It is important to consider the salary and benefits offered by each company. You should carefully evaluate the salary or hourly wages being offered by the employer, as well as the benefits, such as health and dental insurance. You shoul also make sure that you are avalaible for the time commitment (full-time or part-time).
5. Ask for An Extension
Most companies give you one week to make a decision. When you ask for an extension, it gives you time to carefully evaluate the offer as well as negotiate the terms. But make sure you have reasonable excuse when you ask for an extension.
You don't want to make the company think you're trying to take advantage of their generosity.
There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to accept a job offer, including the nature of the work, the compensation that the company is offering and their personal goals for the future.
This article is based on "Choosing an Offer: Tips for Making the Best Choice"
