Evaluating Job Offers

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    Congratulations – you’ve got the offer! Do you take it? Do you have more than one offer? How do you decide between them? Do you negotiate items in the offer? These can all be tough issues to wrestle with. Ask yourself some questions:

    • Are the organization’s values and lifestyles in sync with mine?
    • Does this job fit the job function I want right now? Will I enjoy learning and doing this job?
    • Is the work challenging? Do they provide me with quality professional development opportunities? Will it take me on my desired professional path in a reasonable time frame?
    • Do I like the working environment? The staff? The supervisor?
    • Does the compensation package; salary, benefits, vacation, health & retirement plans, meet my financial needs?
    • Is the organization growing? Downsizing? What is its reputation?
    • Is it in a geographic location that interests me?
    • How do I feel about the required level of travel?

    Remember the Alumni family when you are evaluating your offer. Consider speaking with alumni at the company to get the inside scoop. To locate alums within the organization, visit Irish Online.

    Salary Related Websites

    Salary.com
    Occupational Outlook Handbook
    Wall Street Journal
    ACI Net Wages & Trends
    National Association of Colleges & Employers