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There are some key criteria to keep in mind before you decide to accept an job offer. Lets check 10 important points in this regard.

Organization

Background information on an organization can help you decide whether it is a good place for you to work or not. Some of the factors that you may want to consider include the organization’s business or activity, financial condition, age and size. You can generally get this information through public resources such as internet, through annual reports, press releases, company newsletter or magazines.

Location

This is primary factor which you need to consider before taking up an offer. There certainly no point in working for an organization which is located extremely far from your residence resulting in a substantial amount of money and time being wasted in commuting to and fro. In addition to this, long hours of travel also leave you fatigued by the time you reach office leading to lower productivity at work.

Environment

Everyday you will be spending a substantial amount of your waking hours at work. It is important that the environment be conducive to your health, happiness and general well-being.

Workplaces very widely in terms of their feel and you would not want to work in an environment where you are not able to maximize your productivity or where the noise and distractions overwhelm you. Find out about the work environment such as-do employees acknowledge each other in the hallways? Is the workplace in an urban or suburban area? Are the workplaces clean and spare or do employees put up personal effect?

Work Hours

Most jobs involve regular hours for example, 40 hours a week, 9-5, Monday through Friday. However other jobs require night, weekend or holiday work. In addition some jobs routinely require overtime to meet deadlines or sales or production goals, or to better serve customers. And thus, it is essential to consider the impact of the work hours on your personal life.

Benefits And Perks

It is impotent for you to review benefits and perks offered by an organization such as health and life insurance coverage, vacation, sick time, disability, and other benefit programmes like day care centers for working parents, gyms on site or transport options for employees.

Job Content

If you are a person who gets greater satisfaction doing quality work then this criterion plays a vitals role while selecting a job. you need to figure out the scope in terms of your responsibilities and if there is enough challenge to keep you interested and focused. Also, does the position meet your personal goals and objectives? What have been the opportunities for professional growth and advancement offered to others, and what can you expect? Do you prefer team a activity or independent work, and which does this position require?

Flexibility

Many of you, with small children elderly parents , studies or other personal considerations, need flexibility in your schedules. Thus important for you to opt for an organization which gives you such kind of flexibility.

Advancement

When considering job offers, looks at the company structure and think about whether you are able to see yourself as a manger or executive. Ask about leadership potential in your interviews to help gauge the atmosphere. Which position will look better on your resume if you decide to pursue other career paths in few years? Will you get to learn new skills, increase your earnings and rise to positions of greater authority? Are there opportunities for mobility within the firm? What is the appraisal system like? Do they have training programmes for employee? All these question are very impotent to plan one’s career graph, with the next step in mind.

Security

Security is a major concern especially if you are amongst the older employees nearing retirement. In such situation, you should ask about the future direction or goals of a company, or do some research. Look up the company’s competitors and see how they are doing. Check news articles for updates on the growth or decline of a company. You do not want to hop on board an organization that cannot support you in the long term.

Your Manager

Before accepting an offer, develop an understanding about the demeanor or attitude of your manager. Any immediate red flags could tip you off about working with this person. Additionally, establishing a rapport with a prospective manager can ally any concerns you have about taking a job.

Factors That Comes Into Play

Pleasant surroundings or office space

location:

• Appeal of city or town
• climate
• Commuting time
• Proximity of family
• Cost of living

Size of organization

Flexible work hours

Overtime vs no overtime

Variety in work

Creativity

Learning potential

Skill transferability

Independence

Significant responsibility

Positive relationship with supervisor

Opportunity to supervise others

Level of pressure on the job

Opportunity for advancement/mobility

job status

Company image

Company ethics

Industry growth

Travel

Health/fitness

- Originally written by Rashi Dubey and published in Bangalore Mirror.