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All
the hard work finally paid off, and you now have an offer of
employment! What do you do? Savor the moment and reward yourself
- you deserve it! But you still have an important decision to
make. Do you accept or reject the offer? Evaluating job offers
is not easy. The decision you make is an important one to your
future. Here's a simple quiz that might help. Answer the following
questions with a plus one, minus one, or zero (if it doesn't
apply). There is no set score that can tell you what to do,
but beware of minus scores and question those below five points.
 Should
I Accept the Offer?
- Is the position interesting
and challenging?
- Is there a realistic opportunity
for advancement?
- Will this position result
in significant promotions?
- Will it help broaden my experience
and build a sound career?
- Is the salary offer satisfactory?
- Will the offered salary be
satisfactory three years from now?
- Is the geographical location
satisfactory to me and my family?
- Are community, cultural,
and religious facilities available?
- Will I get along with the
people with whom I'll be working?
- Will I want to work for this
company five years from now?
- Do I know what happened to
my predecessors?
- Is this a growth industry
?
- Is this an expanding, competitive
company?
- Has the company had a stable
owner and/or management team?
- Do the company's management
policies seem reasonable?
- Can I contribute to the company's
net worth in this position?
- Does the position seem well
planned and supported?
- Are there any negative factors,
or problems similar to any I might have in my current position?
- How good is my bargaining
position?
- Is the company really sold
on me, or just taking a chance?
 Acceptance
/ Rejection Actions:
Take prompt action. If you elect to accept the offer, understand
all its details. Be certain that the:
- Initial assignment, location
and salary are satisfactory,
- Starting date is clearly
understood, and
- Opportunity offers future
growth potential.
Write a letter of acceptance,
referring to the offer letter, outlining the terms of employment
and restating the agreed upon conditions. Confirm the starting
date. Express you appreciation, pleasure and excitement at joining
the company. Next, write letters refusing all other offers you
may have. Do this with care and tact. Be positive and considerate
in rejecting any other offers. Don't burn any bridges - you
may want to seek employment with these employers in the future!
Then stop interviewing: it's unprofessional to keep seeking
a better offer. Make up your mind and stick to your decision.
Congratulations, you've made the transition!
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