Job Offer Considerations
Career Development CenterThere are many things to consider when assessing a job offer. Salaries and benefits can vary from place to place, so understanding what is important to you is key to determining if a job is the right fit for you. Beyond salary, it’s important to also consider other components of a job offer, including the various benefits the job offers, as well as other features that may be important to you, like work-life balance and your overall career goals.
Evaluating a Job Offer
Before accepting an offer, it’s important to make sure that you consider the whole picture: the basics of the job, the salary and benefits offered, the work culture and managerial style, and your own personal goals. Check out the article below for some questions to ask yourself and how to get more information to help you make a decision.
Salary Negotiation
Being able to answer questions regarding your salary expectations and negotiate salary requires a bit of research and preparation. The links below include more information on how to answer questions regarding your salary expectations and tips to help with negotiating salary.
- Answering "What Is Your Salary Expectation?" When You Have No Experience
- How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?"
- How to Negotiate Salary: 34 Tips You Need to Know
- Candid Career Video: Salary Negotiation Tips
- Find more videos on salary negotiation (and lots of other topics!) on Candid Career
Salary Information
The following resources can be helpful for finding salary information for your field and geographic location:
- Glassdoor.com
- Indeed.com
- Job Offer Templates by State
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Pay Equity Resources
- Payscale.com
- Salary.com
Employee Benefits and Perks
While salary is important, remember that it’s only part of your job offer! Make sure to factor in the additional perks and benefits that a company offers in their package when considering a potential job. Ask your prospective employer questions to make sure that the benefits they are offering will meet your individual needs. The articles below explain some of the most common benefits and perks offered to employees that you may come across, including insurance, PTO, retirement, and more.