Torn Between Two Offers
If you want a new job, you should go for more than one interview. But what to do if you get two great offers?
Hunting for a job can be just like waiting a bus. You wait a long time, then two come along at once. But when it comes to choosing which one to take, look at how far you want to go.
During each interview you go to, you may think your interviewers have covered all the aspects of the job you're targeting. But try to think of as many questions as possible to get a better picture of how you will fit in with the company culture.
Don't feel obliged to take up the first job offer on the spot. Taking a little time to consider each option carefully may prevent a hasty decision that could leave you wondering if you have made the right choice after all.
On the other hand, if you think about it too long, don't be surprised if you find yourself without either job and back to square one.
One of the first things most people take into account when choosing which job to go for is which has the best salary. But remember money isn't everything. You could pick a position purely for the pay and later find you are unhappy with the work - and stuck!
Look at the possibility of long-term career prospects. Is there a good chance of progressing within the company? Can they train you in new skills or offer you vital experience to help you step up the career ladder?
Also, try to find out as much as you can about each company. For example, has it got a high turnover of staff, when was the company set up, and most importantly, does it have a good reputation?
Some other areas you need to consider are what kind of benefits each company can offer you, such as health insurance, holidays, share options, family-friendly programmes or even a company gym.
The office environment is just as important as the job itself. When you go for a job interview, you are often nervous and concentrating so hard on sailing through all the questions, you don't always notice your surroundings.
But if you have a chance to meet some employees, try to find out what their attitudes to the company are. Ask yourself what sort of atmosphere the workers create and if it feels like the kind of place you could be happy in.
Trust your intuition. Even if you are nervous, first impressions can often be right. Travel may seem a trivial subject when looking for your ideal job. But if it involves extended periods away, it can mean drastic changes to your life.
Or if the choice between two jobs boils down to the location, ask yourself if it is only the hassle of commuting some distance every day that is preventing you from starting a brilliant new career.
If you have a family, you will also need to consider the effects of change on your partner and your children.
The most important thing: When you have made your choice, make sure you have a firm job offer before you turn the other one down.
You are at the strongest stage to negotiate terms such as salary, holidays and any probationary periods, but make sure the company puts all the agreements in writing before you sign on the dotted line. - IPS
Extracted from Family:May 2005
Hunting for a job can be just like waiting a bus. You wait a long time, then two come along at once. But when it comes to choosing which one to take, look at how far you want to go.
During each interview you go to, you may think your interviewers have covered all the aspects of the job you're targeting. But try to think of as many questions as possible to get a better picture of how you will fit in with the company culture.
Don't feel obliged to take up the first job offer on the spot. Taking a little time to consider each option carefully may prevent a hasty decision that could leave you wondering if you have made the right choice after all.
On the other hand, if you think about it too long, don't be surprised if you find yourself without either job and back to square one.
One of the first things most people take into account when choosing which job to go for is which has the best salary. But remember money isn't everything. You could pick a position purely for the pay and later find you are unhappy with the work - and stuck!
Look at the possibility of long-term career prospects. Is there a good chance of progressing within the company? Can they train you in new skills or offer you vital experience to help you step up the career ladder?
Also, try to find out as much as you can about each company. For example, has it got a high turnover of staff, when was the company set up, and most importantly, does it have a good reputation?
Some other areas you need to consider are what kind of benefits each company can offer you, such as health insurance, holidays, share options, family-friendly programmes or even a company gym.
The office environment is just as important as the job itself. When you go for a job interview, you are often nervous and concentrating so hard on sailing through all the questions, you don't always notice your surroundings.
But if you have a chance to meet some employees, try to find out what their attitudes to the company are. Ask yourself what sort of atmosphere the workers create and if it feels like the kind of place you could be happy in.
Trust your intuition. Even if you are nervous, first impressions can often be right. Travel may seem a trivial subject when looking for your ideal job. But if it involves extended periods away, it can mean drastic changes to your life.
Or if the choice between two jobs boils down to the location, ask yourself if it is only the hassle of commuting some distance every day that is preventing you from starting a brilliant new career.
If you have a family, you will also need to consider the effects of change on your partner and your children.
The most important thing: When you have made your choice, make sure you have a firm job offer before you turn the other one down.
You are at the strongest stage to negotiate terms such as salary, holidays and any probationary periods, but make sure the company puts all the agreements in writing before you sign on the dotted line. - IPS
Extracted from Family:May 2005
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