12/04/2023
What should you consider when you have two job offers or deciding between a new job offer versus staying in your current role?
1. Gather all information : Review salary and benefits and ask the hiring managers about any probationary period for receiving them. Also, get your offers in writing.
2. Make a comparison chart : Write out the pros and cons of each aspect of employment. Other factors to include (and if available) : company culture, commute, job description/day-to-day responsibilities.
3. Decide what is relevant and important to YOU. What aspects of the job do you find most important? Ensure that you weigh those factors more heavily when making a decision. Ask yourself why each part of the job offer is important and consider how much of an impact it will have on your life and career. Focus on the most essential and relevant benefits based on what you want, need and value.
4. Negotiate! If one job is more appealing to you than the other, but the other has a better benefits package, negotiate your salary. Think about the benefits or accommodations that you would need in order to accept each offer, and reach out to the hiring manager to discuss any elements that are nonnegotiable.
5. Consider long-term and short-term goals. When deciding between two jobs, think about both your short-term and long-term goals, such as the career path you desire in your industry, salary requirements and learning opportunities. Consider how each job would help you grow the career you want, while also being practical about your current needs.
Take all aspects of each position into account and think carefully about how they could impact your personal and professional goals.
We want to know... Which job would you choose (A or B) and why?
