Read an article today on evaluating a new job offer and what to look for. Interesting pointers.
What is important when one has to evaluate a job offer? Money? KRAs? Timings? Company profile and history? Growth? Many more points for consideration come into mind. Each plays its role. Then how does a person decide on whether the job is the dream job...from the outside???
The company DNA definitely plays a role. It's important to know the position of the company, its vision. On the basis of the information one gathers from various sources, a personal analysis can be done. Money aka the salary offered is very important. But, should it be the deciding factor? The overriding deciding factor? Difficult question. There might be a few companies which one can find at all times, which will pay more salary. But, to make a move to a new job based solely on the money offered might not be the wisest decision.
Many factors such as the KRAs of the position offered, the evident growth prospects (which can be evaluated on basis of training opportunities offered, skill enhancement opportunities, the learning on the job etc), the evident work-life balance, benefits and perks etc need to be kept in mind before making an intelligent choice.
The article mentioned one very interesting point, i.e. meet your would be boss at least twice before deciding to join, to assess the comfort level for working together!! My take....this is not in the hands of the candidate.
We all want the best for ourselves. We try and make the best decisions for ourselves. But, just in case one finds oneself on cross-roads in the job scenario, it is time to make a move. An exit from the workplace or maybe trying to make things better in the workplace. Both options need to be well thought out. Work this out carefully. Do what you think is the best for you in the long. If at all you have regrets, remember it is all hindsight. Does not help.
One needs to be careful in evaluation and make a mature decision. We need to remember that there is always a way ahead.
What is important when one has to evaluate a job offer? Money? KRAs? Timings? Company profile and history? Growth? Many more points for consideration come into mind. Each plays its role. Then how does a person decide on whether the job is the dream job...from the outside???
The company DNA definitely plays a role. It's important to know the position of the company, its vision. On the basis of the information one gathers from various sources, a personal analysis can be done. Money aka the salary offered is very important. But, should it be the deciding factor? The overriding deciding factor? Difficult question. There might be a few companies which one can find at all times, which will pay more salary. But, to make a move to a new job based solely on the money offered might not be the wisest decision.
Many factors such as the KRAs of the position offered, the evident growth prospects (which can be evaluated on basis of training opportunities offered, skill enhancement opportunities, the learning on the job etc), the evident work-life balance, benefits and perks etc need to be kept in mind before making an intelligent choice.
The article mentioned one very interesting point, i.e. meet your would be boss at least twice before deciding to join, to assess the comfort level for working together!! My take....this is not in the hands of the candidate.
We all want the best for ourselves. We try and make the best decisions for ourselves. But, just in case one finds oneself on cross-roads in the job scenario, it is time to make a move. An exit from the workplace or maybe trying to make things better in the workplace. Both options need to be well thought out. Work this out carefully. Do what you think is the best for you in the long. If at all you have regrets, remember it is all hindsight. Does not help.
One needs to be careful in evaluation and make a mature decision. We need to remember that there is always a way ahead.
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