Before You Accept Any Job Offer
By: Obaro Aziza
Accepting a job offer has more implications than we are sometimes prepared for. I would advise you to check the following things properly before you accept any job.
Job Security
Before you accept the job you should find out about job security in that organization or within that industry. This is important because it will help you in planning your career. Working in an environment where your job is not secured may affect your performance and you future plans. Talk to people who work for the organization or within that industry.
Personal fulfillment
You need to ask yourself if you will be fulfilled doing that job. There is a link between personal fulfillment in your job and your level of commitment and job satisfaction. Most top performers in organizations usually have a high level of personal fulfillment in their jobs which makes them want to put in their best. You don’t want to regret after retirement that you spent your life doing what you didn’t want.
Healthy work environment
What is the physical working condition like in the organization? How employee-friendly are the organization’s policies? How friendly are the employees? These are important questions you should find answers to before accepting the job offer. The more friendly and conducive the work environment is the less stressful your work will be.
Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth
You need to know if there are opportunities for you to advance within the organization. You don’t want to get bored with routine. We all have the natural tendency to want growth and advancement, this need also arises in the work place. Confirm that you can advance both personally and professionally on the job before you make the decision to work there. Why should you stay in a spot for so many years?
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The history and future of the company
You should do some research on the company’s history and its vision. You need to understand where the company is coming from, how it has grown and advanced over time and where it is headed to in the future. By having a good knowledge of the history and future of the company you, will be able to find where you fit and what you can do to help the company advance.
Financial and non-financial benefits
Money is a good motivator to work except you are volunteering. If you are looking for a paid job, you may want to know before you start the job if the pay will measure up to the efforts you will put in. People tend to work better when they believe that the pay matches their efforts. You should also find out what non-financial benefits are available to help you make the right decision.
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About the Author
Obaro Aziza is an HR professional with specialties in Learning and Development, Training Facilitation, Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering, Performance Management, Talent Management, HR and Business Consulting, Business Development, Strategy, Business Analysis, Business writing.
You can reach him on LinkedIn here.
