7 Questions to Consider when Offered a Job

It is always difficult to find a job and it seems that once you get one offered you have to accept it right away. However, there are a few things that you have to bear in mind before taking the job to make sure that you will not be quitting the following week. Here is what you should be asking yourself before saying Yes:

•  What are the company's culture and ethics?

When you start working somewhere new, you need to be fully reassured that you agree on the company's ethics and that you will feel comfortable backing them up. Do a little research and before you make a decision, learn what the company's Corporate Social Responsibility actions are, or if they have any in the first place.

• What is the company's reputation?

Would people whoa when you mention what your current company is? Furthermore, do you think this experience can make your CV stand out in future job interviews? Working for a well-known multinational for enough time and having good references can help you in your career prospects, so this is definitely going to be an important point to consider before actually accepting the job. Sites like Glassdoor let you view company reviews written by employees. 

• Will I be able to grow professionally?

Never accept a job you are not sure if it is going to be helpful in the future. Will this job be a step further in your career or will it be holding you back? If you are going to work for a multinational, will you have the opportunity to develop your careers and be promoted? And if you received an offer from a Start-up, will your responsibilities keep on growing as you gain more experience in the business? 

• How frequently will my performance and salary be reviewed?

Although money is not the only thing that you should be considering when accepting a job offer, it is good to know how often your performance will be reviewed. This is going to help you have a general idea of your chances to grow within the company and see if you are getting somewhere in your career.

• Will I be working alone?

Whether you are a team player or you perform better when working alone, this is something that you have to bear in mind before actually taking the job. If you think you do better alone and your new role involves working with at least 10 people, maybe it is not the right job for you. It would only lead to confrontation and a bad working atmosphere. Make sure that you are able to deal with team working and, if not, try applying somewhere where most of your tasks are meant to be done alone.

• Where is the job located?

Do you have to commute for an hour and a half to get to the work place? At the end of the day that is three hours spent only commuting which will have to be added up to the ones that you will spend working. If you think you can deal with it, it is fine, but will you be hundred per cent sure when you have to get up at 5am in a cold rainy February morning?

• Will I be able to balance my professional life and my personal life?

Again, if you have to commute for three hours maybe you will not be able to spend much time with your family and friends at the end of the day. Same goes if you have to work extra hours or be constantly checking your emails even on your days-off. It is of the utmost importance that you spend quality time with your friends so that you give your best during working hours. Be fully aware of the company's policy about extra-hours and make sure that you talk through this matter with your family to be completely assured that they are OK with it and they fully support you.

We know how difficult it is to say no to a job offer, but it is better to say No before-hand than having to quit after a couple of months, right? Our last advice would be to trust your gut and taking some time before saying yes right away. The bottom line is that the step you are about to take in your career actually makes sense, if it does not, let it go.