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Is this job offer good enough?

Choosing the right job when you have a number of offers is a very taxing decision. There will a number of reasons why you should be taking each of those jobs, and your choice changes with every minute. We make that decision easier for you by bringing you two human resource consultants who can give you the criteria for evaluating a job.

Will you profit?

You want to make sure that the salary is good enough for the amount of experience and qualifications that you have. Compare yourself to others in the same profession and position. Try negotiating the salary if you have reasons to demand a higher salary.

Reaching the top

Will the new job give you scope to grow? "First, check out the kind of responsibilities the manager above you has. If there is a significant amount of difference you want to take the job because you will have the opportunity to grow bigger in the company," says Suresh Goel, an HR consultant.

CV matters

The new job should add a good deal of weight to your resume. According to HR consultant Adarsh Shetty, a job adds value to you if it presents a number of challenges and lets you assume a number of roles. "You should be able to present your work as an achievement," he adds.

Moving around?

A new job may take you to another city or even another country. "The right option here depends on your priorities," says Goel. If you would rather give up a better job in another city so that you can live with your family, then do it.

Brand name

"If a big brand is making a job offer, you don't want to ignore it," says Shetty. Sure, you get more responsibilities in smaller organisations, but a brand name adds sheen to your resume. There's a lot to learn from others when you join a big organisation.

Obviously, the one criterion you don't want to miss is whether you will love your job. If you don't like your job, our pointers won't make a very big difference. Be sure you'll like the new job and then re-read this article.

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