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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