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To
evaluate all the factors associated with
the position offered and the organization,
ask for sufficient time to consider the
offer. Sufficient time will depend on
your needs and the needs of the organization.
The amount of time you need may be different
from what the company needs. You may be
asked to give your decision sooner than
you wish. If, at the end of that time,
you have not been able to make a decision,
ask for an extension, which may or may
not be granted.
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Consider
the position, the goals established for
the position, the company's track record,
what is projected for the company's future,
opportunity for promotion, personalities
of supervisor and coworkers, management
style, and corporate culture.
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Follow
up with other organizations that are considering
you for employment in which you still
have interest. Explain that you have received
another offer, but because of your interest
in their organization/position, you are
following up with them to learn the status
of your candidacy.
- The
first job offer you receive is not necessarily
the position or the organization you most
desire. If not, you may be better off declining
the offer and continuing your search for
a more appropriate position.
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TIP!
Before accepting or declining
an employment offer, consider the following
factors and compare this information
with your assessment of your interests,
values, and skills (refer to the section
on Know
Yourself).
- Nature
of work, level of responsibility,
level of autonomy, travel required,
work hours, benefits
- Organizational
culture, management style, relocation
policies, dress code
- Training
& development, support for continuing
education, advancement opportunities
- Location,
salary, prestige of job or organization,
lifestyle of current employees, stability
of industry
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Resources to Help You Evaluate Job Offers
Available on the Internet
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