It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: you finally
received the job offer! The grueling job hunt is officially behind you, but
there are things you must ask yourself before you accept any offer. This is a
big decision and you don’t want to find yourself regretting it a few months
down the road.
Company Vision
First and foremost, you must decide if the company’s vision
and/or mission statement aligns with your values, personality, and career
goals. Being a good fit right now is not all that matters. Will this job still
work for you 10 years from now? If you are not passionate about the company or
the position, you may need to reconsider the offer.
Potential Coworkers
You should also think about your potential coworkers. You’ll
spend almost every day with these people, and it’s important that you get along.
Robin Blount, Managing Director of CFS Atlanta, advises that you should seek
out a supportive network of colleagues. You don’t just want to get along with
your coworkers, you want them to challenge and support you when you take risks
at work. Does this new job provide such an atmosphere? Have you had positive
interactions with employees throughout the interview process?
Growth Possibilities
Now it’s time to delve further into the offer details, but
remember not to get lost in all the “fluff”. Health coverage, gym memberships, and
paid time off are all great benefits but they are not everything! Michelle Dudon, Staffing Manager of CFS Dayton, recommends looking past all of that and
considering things such as the ability for growth. Dudon suggests researching
your potential supervisors, examining which roles they’ve held, and deciphering
whether or not any patterns of growth exist within the company. Is it possible
to get a promotion within a certain amount of time? Is the timeline important
to you? How do reviews work and how many will you have a year?
Work/Life Balance
In addition to growth, it’s important to consider work/life
balance. Consider the hours you’ll be working and your daily commute. Will you
be working overtime a lot? How manageable is the commute? It’s the little things
that can become huge stressors, or that can turn an okay offer into an amazing
one. Achieving a work/life balance is crucial, and if this position doesn’t give
that to you then it may not be the right one for you.
Don’t Rush
Most importantly, don’t rush into anything! Kaitland Koester, Staffing Manager of CFS Cincinnati, emphasizes that you shouldn’t rush
into accepting the first offer you receive; take the time to evaluate your
options. “You spend more time at work than you do at home, so you want to make
sure the environment and the people are the most compatible as possible,” she
adds. Consider whether or not another opportunity could be a better fit.
After you’ve evaluated all of the personal and professional
aspects of the offer, you should feel 100% confident and excited about your
decision. If you decide to accept, then congratulations! If this is not the
perfect opportunity for you, then remember to stay positive minded because your
perfect offer will come along.
Have more questions about your job search? Comment below! You can also reach out to one of our expert recruiters. See a full list of CFS locations here.
Have more questions about your job search? Comment below! You can also reach out to one of our expert recruiters. See a full list of CFS locations here.
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