Items to Consider When Evaluating A Job Offer

• What is the reputation of the company? If you ever have to look for a new job the reputation of the company you worked for previously will affect your marketability.
  
  
• What is the corporate culture like? Is it a good fit for you?
  
  
• What type of work will you be performing on a regular basis? Will you find it interesting and compelling?
  
  
• How often does the company offer advancement opportunities? Does the company advance from within?
  
  
• What is the quality of the community where you'll be living? The best job in the world won't be enjoyable if you hate where you're living.
  
  
• Are there relocation expensives involved with accepting the job? If so, is the company going to cover any of these costs?
  
  
• Does the company provide dependant care?
  
  
• What are the company's overtime compensation time policies?
  
  
• Are any professional memberships provided in conjunction with your position?
  
  
• Will you receive a Health club/country club membership?
  
  
• What is the company's policies regarding bonuses and raises? Are they objective or subjective?
  
  
• Are you provided vacation time?
  
  
• Are you provided paid holidays?
  
  
• How many sick days are you provided?
  
  
• How many hours are you going to be required to work? A 70 hour work week may seem doable but after 6 months you might find that your new job becomes very unattractive.
  
  
• Is the company open to telecommuting?
  
  
• Does the company provide any educational support or tuition reimbursement?
  
  
• Are profit sharing options available?
  
  
• Does the company provide a Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)? If so, what must you do to qualify.
  
  
• Does the company provice any Employee Assistance Programs?
  
  
• Are there any other cost the company covers assocation with your job including but not limited to parking, commuting, expense reimbursement, etc.
  
  
• Does the company provide a legitimate and reliable health insurance plan? Are you required to cover the cost of the plan?