If you have a job offer on the table, congratulations! But before you rush to accept (or decline because the salary is too low), there are few things you should consider:
1. Salary: If the salary offer seems low, it probably is. More than half of hiring managers say they leave some negotiation room in salary offers. Research typical salary ranges for your position, and before you rush to complain about your salary because your friends got offered more, consider the other benefits.
2. Location: Spending hours each day crammed into a bus or stopped in traffic can get old fast.
3. Benefits: Generally, benefits are worth 25 to 30 percent of your salary. Does your employer offer dental or vision coverage? What would be your monthly contribution and deductible?
4. Paid time off: Note how many vacation and sick days you’re entitled to each year.
5. 401(k): Look to see if your employer matches your 401(k) contributions. Some employers match employees’ contribution at 50 cents on a dollar for up to 6 percent of their salaries.
6. Company culture: Think about the employer’s mission, typical work days and overall atmosphere.
7. Management: Be sure your work style and your boss’s management style can co-exist peacefully.
8. Advancement: A company that offers training seminars and frequently promotes from within could set you on the fast track.
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