Factors to Consider in Deciding Among Job Offers Presented by: Margaret Dillion Lindsay Spencer

Presentation on January 28, 2006 Part One Presentation on January 28, 2006

Skills and Traits Analyze Your Skills: Mental, Physical, Interpersonal Decide which ones are strongest Decide which ones you enjoy most Bosses realize enthusiasm produces good work

Factors to Consider

Geography Where would you like to live and work? Are you willing to commute? Are you willing to relocate?

Types of People Who do you want to work with? Many types of people Outdoorsy, Artsy, Inquisitive, Helpers You are often mirrored in this type Can improve or worsen job environment

Values and Goals How do you want to be remembered? Values: Service, Listening, Patient Check out this link for help What do you want to accomplish in life? Goals: personal career

Tradeoffs to Consider Time with family Chance to learn new skills or cultivate old Responsibility Remember: It’s important to be able to balance professional and personal lives

Work Environment Things to consider: What is important to you? Dislikes from former jobs Ideal situations: competitive, laid-back What is important to you?

Job Level and Salary Level: Salary: How much responsibility is involved Manager, on a Team, Work Alone Salary: Look at minimum and maximum Minimum: needed to just “get by” Maximum: be realistic Make list of expenses to determine needs Don’t be influenced by a high salary

The Offer Take time to process and react You may forget to ask important questions Analyze all aspects before responding

Additional Factors Company History History of the Position Financial Compensation besides Salary Other Benefits Medical, Vacation, Stock Options, Flexibility

Additional Comments from Special Guests Part Two Additional Comments from Special Guests

First Job Job #2 depends on Job #1 Be sure to get good experience with a good company to help land Job #2 Remember: Your first job won’t be your last

The Opportunity Responsibility: Allow yourself to be stretched with challenges See if your superior will push you and let you grow You must completely believe in the company and its mission Don’t rule any opportunity out $$$ Is NOT the most important thing!!

People Talk to people in the position before you accept the job Ask these people non-interview questions Pay attention to company culture/who you will work with

“Life is larger and more involved than just work “Life is larger and more involved than just work. Balance and productivity come out of the various roles, interactions, and commitments we have in our lives.” Mary B. Simon, Negotiate Your Job Offer