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What You Need to Know Before you Join a Company
By SiliconIndia | Tuesday, 30 August, 2011 | 1 Comments
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Bangalore: We never buy anything without getting some information about it, we do not select a match for life without doing a background check either, so how can you miss doing a thorough research before joining a company. Before saying "yes" to a new employer, there are many factors that you need to consider. While hunting for a job, candidates are so busy selling themselves that they hardly inquire about the company and its policies and see if they are a good fit or not. Work through an evaluation process before accepting an offer that you have always wanted as it protects you from making a wrong choice. Consider the self-growth opportunities and other career prospects that the company provides. Here is what is to be done before you accept a job offer.
Get the Offer in Writing: Ask for a written job offer letter that spells out the important terms of the job and obligations to the company. Make sure the salary, benefits and job title match or improve upon what you had in mind when you said you would accept the job. If it does not measure up, send it back without a delay and let the company know whatâs amiss.
Job Profile: Have a clear understanding of your job responsibilities if not ask for examples. We usually end up thinking about the right questions to ask only after the interview, so by all means ask them before you make a serious commitment. Often, job descriptions might be misleading and just a vague generalization. So ask for a job description and profile that spells out your responsibilities as it will help you understand the expectations and position and later on, if you've exceeded the requirements for the position, it will give you some leverage with which to negotiate.
Salary and Perks: Inquire when benefits begin and what the company policies call for. Look at factors such as bonus, profit sharing, stock options, overtime pay, reimbursement policy and salary review policy. If you are evaluating more than one offer and feel same about all of them, ask what the company offers in the way of additional perks.
People Around: Every company is made up of individuals but each recruiter serves as a representative. If any interviewer acted less than professional or made you feel anxious, think twice before you accept the offer. Find out who you will be working with as good people are good to be around and work with. Get a sense of the office culture as a whole.
Can You See Yourself in This Picture?: Visualize what your new life would look like after accepting the job- commuting in the morning, the neighborhood you will have to work in. While evaluating job offers, take time to make sure you are making the decision you are comfortable wit and taking up the job that you want. Remember that by being upfront with the potential employer and yourself, you are saving time and money down the road. The more transparency you have about the circumstances you are getting into, the more you'll love what you're doing and stick to the position you've taken.
Get the Offer in Writing: Ask for a written job offer letter that spells out the important terms of the job and obligations to the company. Make sure the salary, benefits and job title match or improve upon what you had in mind when you said you would accept the job. If it does not measure up, send it back without a delay and let the company know whatâs amiss.
Job Profile: Have a clear understanding of your job responsibilities if not ask for examples. We usually end up thinking about the right questions to ask only after the interview, so by all means ask them before you make a serious commitment. Often, job descriptions might be misleading and just a vague generalization. So ask for a job description and profile that spells out your responsibilities as it will help you understand the expectations and position and later on, if you've exceeded the requirements for the position, it will give you some leverage with which to negotiate.
Salary and Perks: Inquire when benefits begin and what the company policies call for. Look at factors such as bonus, profit sharing, stock options, overtime pay, reimbursement policy and salary review policy. If you are evaluating more than one offer and feel same about all of them, ask what the company offers in the way of additional perks.
People Around: Every company is made up of individuals but each recruiter serves as a representative. If any interviewer acted less than professional or made you feel anxious, think twice before you accept the offer. Find out who you will be working with as good people are good to be around and work with. Get a sense of the office culture as a whole.
Can You See Yourself in This Picture?: Visualize what your new life would look like after accepting the job- commuting in the morning, the neighborhood you will have to work in. While evaluating job offers, take time to make sure you are making the decision you are comfortable wit and taking up the job that you want. Remember that by being upfront with the potential employer and yourself, you are saving time and money down the road. The more transparency you have about the circumstances you are getting into, the more you'll love what you're doing and stick to the position you've taken.
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