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Evaluating A New Offer
Accepting or rejecting an offer is part emotion, part intellectual, and part gut
feeling. To assist you in the process of determining if an offer fits into your
big picture plan for attaining your career calling, here is a list of questions:
 Can I fulfill these duties?
 Will I fit into this new culture?
 Is the commute reasonable?
 Is the organization stable?
 Is there an opportunity for growth?
 Is the compensation fair?
 What adjustments will I have to make?
 Does it fit into my overall career-calling plan?
These factors influence their decision with regard to how generous they are concerning the
salary and benefits package. Here is a summation of what you should evaluate before making
a commitment. To begin, there are three primary categories typically associated with
compensation, which include:
1. Salary (base, bonus, commissions, profit sharing, equity)
2. Benefits (medical, dental, disability insurance)
3. Savings Plan (401K, matching funds, stock options, equity
positions)
Other Considerations:
(Should not be minimized, as they add up!)
 Advancement potential
 Cell phone reimbursement
 Child or day care
 Company car or vehicle
 Computer allowance
 Counseling services
 Expense account
 Job location
 Memberships/associations
 Overtime
 Parking privileges
 Performance appraisal
 Relocation reimbursement or allowance
 Training
 Travel requirements
 Tuition reimbursement
 Union or non-union
 Vacation time
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