Considerations To Make During Job Offer Evaluation And Salary Negotiations

By Marie Allen


Many people are faced by the challenge of unemployment globally. The rates of unemployment in the world have skyrocketed in the recent years with the youth being the most affected by this challenge. This has created a lot of competition for the available employment slots that exist with people willing to do anything to acquire these slots. This has in turn brought about vices in the society like corruption and blackmailing of job seekers to get the positions. It is therefore important to contemplate on the genuineness of a job offer. This publication will look at deliberations to make in job offer evaluation, including salary negotiations.

All essential information about the prospective employer. It is important to know the company offering the employment opportunities before applying. This should be done to ensure that the company is genuine and fit for a person to apply. Social media, the internet and stock exchange markets act as reliable sources of information that can help one know about a specific company. This builds confidence in people knowing what they are applying for is genuine.

Another important consideration to make when assessing a prospect employment is the salary offered. The main reason why people look for employment is financial freedom and salary is the major factor affecting financial freedom. People should ensure that the salary the employer is offering will be able to sustain them fully and give them the financial freedom they desire. The salary should be able to handle all the employees' expenses and still some amount for saving.

Another major consideration people should make in evaluating an employment opportunity is benefits accrued from the employment. People should consider other benefits that come with the employment opportunity like retirement benefits, pension, insurance, incentives among other benefits. These benefits should be well articulated in the offer letter issued to the employees hired.

A person assessing the job opportunity should deliberate on the hidden costs that are associated with the opportunity. New employment opportunities usually come with hidden cost that may alter the expenditure and savings plan. These costs are unpredictable and hard to budget on. Such costs are incurred in transportation, relocation and dressing codes.

It is also important to consider the work load linked to the offered employment opportunity while assessing the viability of an employment opportunity. People should understand what is expected of them if hired by the employer. The work load should also guide a person in knowing time requirement of the job beyond normal working hours.

Career path of the employment opportunity should also be considered. People should strive to understand the career path an advertised employment position follows and establish whether it aligns with their career path. Following one career path enhances specialization and mastering of a specific field.

Comparing personal values with that of the organization offering the employment opportunity is also an important consideration to make. This guides a person in deciding whether their values are in line with those of the organization.




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