The journey of job searching is a long and arduous process. Receiving a job offer is an exciting moment. This is where all your hard work in finding the right opportunity will finally pay off. In this three-part blog we will discuss different ways of handling the job offer. Today we will discuss accepting an offer.
One of the most important aspects of accepting a job offer is being meticulous. As the candidate you must read through the job offer very carefully. Take some time to understand whether it is something you are willing to accept. If there is something you don’t understand or need clarification on take a moment and ask. The hiring manager or staffing consultant can give you more details and help you understand. It is better to understand all aspects before signing rather than be blindsided after the fact. With that being said, get another set of eyes to go over your offer. A significant other or a friend may pick up on things that you may not have seen while initially reading the offer.
Offer letters vary from company to company. There are main points that should be clear and stipulated. They are as follows:
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Compensation and Benefits
- Probationary Period
- Work Schedule/Place of work
- Termination
These points should be clear and straight forward. The duties and responsibilities should state exactly what your job entails. It should also be what was described to you during the interview process. Compensation and benefits should be what you were expecting give or take. Companies will include more information on their own policies and how they operate. Just ensure that everything you are signing off on is exactly what you expected. Before signing off make sure the offer is signed off by the hiring authority at the company. This way you avoid running into potential issues that could come up.
Getting a job offer is very exciting! But due diligence will help ensure you are accepting the offer you wanted. Next time we will discuss how to graciously reject a job offer.
