Evaluate Your Offer

Evaluate Your Offer

Congratulations! Having an offer is an encouraging sign that valuable career opportunities are still available despite changes in the market due to COVD-19. Now it’s time to identify your priorities so that you can confidently make a decision.

The key is to differentiate your “wants” from “needs.” There is no such thing as a perfect offer. Here are several factors and question prompts for you to reflect on and evaluate your offer.

Factors Question Prompts
Skills & Interests
  • Is this offer a good fit for your skills & interests?
People You Work With
  • Did you like the people you have met?
  • Is your supervisor a good leader?
Compensation
  • Is this salary competitive with similar roles/markets?
  • Can you pay your bills and save money?
Lifestyle
  • Do you like the location?
  • Can you have a life outside of work?
  • Do you like the organization culture?
Goal, Purpose, & Mission in Life
  • Does this offer fit with your long-term goals?
Potential for Advancement
  • How are they supporting your professional development?

Identifying and focusing on your priorities can help you know whether or not an offer meets your needs. Knowing whether or not an offer meets your needs is the step to determining your answer.

Other Resources

Offer Evaluation Worksheet

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Making Quick Decisions

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