So, they've offered you the job -- is it right for you? Choosing the right job can be a difficult process, so we've put together some tips to help you to appraise your new job offer.

Some Questions to Ask Yourself:

• What are the requirements of the job? Are you sure you know what your responsibilities will be? Would you need training?
• What about salary & benefits? Are you satisfied with the salary and benefit plan? Is it what you expected for this position?
• Do you agree with the company's goals and mission? Have you taken time to read the company brochure? Does this company have a good reputation?
• Did you feel comfortable there? Were the staff friendly? Did you see your work area or other people at work? Did you like the work environment?
• Is there a future for you? Was there any mention of opportunities for promotion? Did their plans complement your career goals?
• Will this position fit into your personal lifestyle? Did you like the location of the company? Was there talk of a lot of overtime or nighttime work? Were you content with their plans for you?

If your answers these questions are positive, you are well on your way to making a sound decision! A job involves more than just a title and base salary. Be sure you understand everything you need to know to evaluate the offer.

Evaluation checklist
You should make a list of the aspects of a job that are most important to you, and use it to help weigh the pros and cons of a job offer. You should feel very satisfied with the outcome of your checklist before making the decision to move on to the next step in your career.

We've compiled a list of the most common considerations for you:

• Technology used by the company
• Salary
• Benefits
• Profit Sharing
• On-the-job training
• Advancement opportunities
• Company future
• Commute
• Atmosphere
• Travel requirements
• Overtime

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