When offered a job, you’re most likely excited to accept the position. However, it’s important you take time to evaluate whether the offer truly fits your needs and wants. Here are five areas to consider before deciding whether to accept a job offer.

Company Culture

Hopefully you paid attention to details about company operations while talking with interviewers. You’ll have a clearer idea of how co-workers interact and what some business goals are. Perhaps you can meet members of the department you’d be working in to see how well you connect. You want to think about whether the company’s values align with your own, whether leaders prioritize issues you find important and whether the business emphasizes training and promotion from within. If you don’t feel you fit with company culture, consider moving on to another opportunity.

Responsibilities

Consider whether you’ll be satisfied in the position for the next few years. Because you’ll be most likely working 40 hours a week or more, you want to be excited about the tasks, regularly using the skills you enjoy and interacting with co-workers. You also want to be passionate about the company’s products/services, your room for advancement, and your opportunities to contribute. If you don’t see yourself fully invested in your work, consider turning down the offer.

Income, Benefits and Perks

You likely want to earn a higher salary than you were with your previous position. You’ll also likely want health insurance, a retirement plan and several weeks of PTO included in your package. Consider whether your employer will let you work remotely and set your own schedule. If you’re not satisfied with every detail, consider negotiating or looking elsewhere.

Commute

If you have to work at the office rather than remotely, consider how congested traffic may be and what time you have to leave your home to arrive at work on time each day. Also, determine what time you may be able to leave in the evening, how congested traffic may be and what time you may arrive home. Ensure you have enough flexibility for family and other personal interests. 

Flexibility

You may have children or parents to care for or other personal issues to consider, so ask whether you may be able to work remotely one day per week to care for personal needs. Show you’re dedicated to fulfilling both your professional and personal responsibilities.

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