After a gruelling interview and maybe a few sleepless nights, there’s nothing better than getting a call or a mail saying that you have landed the job! You may be told that your interviewer or a person from the HR department would get in touch with you so that your salary package and other benefit can be explained in better detail.
As most organizations prefer selected candidates to join at the earliest, it is not uncommon for them to put pressure on the candidates by asking them to give a response with regard to the job offer within a few days. However, it is important that you have a clear idea of what you are getting into before saying yes. The decision to say yes or no to a job offer should always be a well thought out decision and never an impulsive one. Since you are likely to be working in the same company for more than a year, it is important that you get the right opportunities to ensure your career graph keeps rising. Here’s what you should ideally do when you get a job offer from an organization:
- Be polite and express gratitude for having been chosen from among the many candidates vying for the position. Unless you are completely certain that you want to take up the job, tell them that you will get back to them with a decision in a few days time.
- It is not wrong to tentatively enquire about the salary package or salary range if you haven’t been given complete details. The smallest information can help you understand what the organization has determined your worth to be.
- If you have any friends who are working in the organization, ask them about how the work environment is and their overall opinion of the company. A realistic opinion may help you form a better decision.
- Discuss the job offer with your family and close friends. It is not wrong to take the opinion of people who matter. In fact, it can stop you from making a wrong decision.
- If you are interested in the job, but feel you have been given a raw deal, it is your right to try and negotiate the offer. Although it may be a bit uncomfortable, you may find that the organization is willing to rework your salary package. Always choose a salary package that does justice to your qualifications and work experience as a lower package will only reduce your worth.
- If you have more than one job offer in hand, it is best to weigh the pros and cons of both in an objective manner. Consider important clauses like annual leave, compensation, benefits, perks as well as other factors and appraisals and promotions. There may be other points to consider such as relocation or longer hours commuting between work and home.
