Lately, I have written mostly about what it takes to land an interview: great resume and cover letter, proper phone etiquette, and powerful interviewing skills - the works. I have covered very little, however, on what to do when you receive a job offer. Often, especially in this economy, people are so relieved to have a job opportunity that they do not take the time to really consider things from all sides. Below is a compilation of several things to take into consideration. Each of these recommendations came from respected sources, including U.S. News and World Report, Levo League, and Forbes.
1. You accept the job requirements,
expectations, and challenges
There is
nothing worse than walking in on your first day than discovering that you were
hired to do a completely different job than you imagined. Ideally, it is best
to be aware of the expectations of a role during the interview. As outlined by U.S. World & News Report, “make sure
you've probed deeply into exactly how you'll spend your time and what your most
important responsibilities will be.” Do not be scared or too ashamed to admit
to your recruiter or hiring manager, however, that you still have questions
after the interview. Most people will be more than happy to speak with you
again, especially if they want to hire you.
