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After the Interview
Evaluate a Job Offer by Answering the Following Questions:
- Do I like the nature of the work I will have to perform? Will I be adequately challenged?
- Can I do the job or be trained to do the job in a reasonable period of time?
- What is the reputation of the organization? Is the organization/division stable? Is the position stable? Is the supervisor's position stable?
- Is the "chemistry" appropriate between me and the people with whom I'll be associated?
- Will the organization pay me a fair salary? Fair benefits? Fair vacation? Fair commissions (or bonuses)? Fair relocation policy (if applicable)?
- Does the opportunity for growth coincide with my goals? Monetarily? Professionally, will I learn more? Career-wise, can I move up the ladder?
- Is the location of the position appropriate? If sales: territory, industry, accounts? Position and size of office? Geographical part of the country? Convenience of getting to and from work?
- Is the philosophy of doing business compatible with mine? Management style? Approach to planning? Organizational chart/reporting relationships? Goals? Visibility?
- How will working there affect my personal lifestyle?
- How will working there affect my spouse/significant other's career or education?
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