Article taken from education-portal.com
Choosing a job offer can be a momentous event in a college student's life. This article discusses how to handle this challenging decision.
If you're one of the lucky jobseekers who have multiple job offers, you may not be feeling so lucky when it's time to make a decision. Choosing between jobs can be the most difficult part of the job hunting process. Here are some tips that will help you evaluate a job offer.
Learn About the Company
You may have already done a bit of research on the company before your interview. You should also make sure to know enough about the job, the organization and the offer details so you can weigh one offer against another one.
You can usually learn more about the company by visiting their website and by asking questions. Contact those who interviewed you or ask the company's human resources (HR) representative.
Evaluate Your Priorities
Make a list of what you're looking for in a company, a job and a career. After you make this list, see how each offer is able to satisfy your needs and desires. Here are the two main questions you may want to ask to help you generate a list of priorities.
• What are your professional goals?
• What will make you happy?
Organizing your priorities on paper usually helps you visualize the upcoming years at your first job.
Think About It
Many companies ask you to make a decision about an offer within a week. However, offers are often considered contingent, meaning it's dependent upon your specific conditions. Consider asking companies for extensions, especially if you're not going to graduate in the upcoming weeks. Asking for an extension gives you time to carefully evaluate the offer as well as negotiate the terms of the offer. When you ask for an extension, make sure it's reasonable. You don't want to make the company think you're trying to take advantage of their generosity.
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