13 Nov Top 5 Things to Consider Before Accepting a Job Offer
You got the job – now what? Well, before accepting, it’s important to review what a job role has to offer you beyond face value. And here’s the hard part – deciding whether to accept it or not.
Below are our top 5 considerations prior to making that decision!
1. Your new manager - and the workplace culture
Finding the right manager and compatible work culture can have a huge influence on your newly found work experience. Reporting to a good leader and performing in a team with high levels of camaraderie can result in collective accomplishment, career and personal development as well as job satisfaction. Joining the wrong team, can be detrimental and not conducive for growth.
2. Growth
Does the company offer training programs or learning resources? Are there tailor-made growth development plans? How often can your supervisor schedule 1-on-1 meetings with you regarding your overall progress?
An employer’s view on training and development can speak volumes about how much they want to see their employees grow professionally and personally.
3. Current Circumstances
One of the most important things to consider before accepting a job offer is your current circumstances.
What is your motivation behind finding a job? Are you trying to dip your toes in work that interests you? Can you afford to experiment with your career? Will this role allow you to afford the living standards you are trying to pursue?
There is no perfect job, but there is a job that suits what you are looking for that matches your current circumstances.
4. The Nitty Gritty!
More often than not, what was discussed at the interview and when starting the role, can be significantly different. It is important that throughout the process that you have been as honest about what your criteria’s are before accepting a job. This can encompass; responsibilities, salary, working hours, flexibility, targets, career advancement etc. If this is loosely spoken about – this causes for potential risk for mismatch in expectations.
5. Employee reviews and testimonials
More often than not, candidates tend to forget how important it can be to hear it directly from the current and past employees about their own personal experience with your new found company. Like how you were selling yourself to the business, the business is trying to sell themselves to you. Its your responsibility to do a bit of research to find the truth.
Time to make the decision
Finally, after considering these, it is now time to make your decision. Do you accept?
Alternatively, if you are still unsure if its time to advance in your career or whether the opportunity is right for you, feel free to reach out to Welink. Recruitment Consultants to help guide you.
Charlie Bui
Recruitment Lead
0477 935 465
Charlie.B@welinkrecruitment.com.au
Hafsa Rahman
Senior Recruitment Consultant
0477 353 002
Hafsa.R@welinkrecruitment.com.au
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