| Once you have graduated from University it is time | | | | addition to that, or if you are either expected to, or |
| to enter the real world and apply for the many | | | | could find yourself working them. |
| Graduate Jobs that are advertised. | | | | As well as holiday pay, take a look at the policies |
| You may be lucky and be offered the first job you | | | | with regards to sick pay and absenteeism. Some |
| apply for, or it may take you a little while longer | | | | companies differ greatly on their stances on this, with |
| before you are successful with your application. | | | | some paying you a full salary while you are sick, with |
| Some times though you may be faced with the | | | | others not. |
| dilemma of which job offer to accept when you | | | | Take a look at the personal benefits that are on |
| have been offered more than one! Don’t think it | | | | offer. For example, some companies may be able to |
| won’t happen as if you are a good candidate, | | | | offer you free, or discounted memberships at your |
| then there’s no real reason for you not to be. | | | | local gym and sports facilities. Other companies may |
| If you are offered more than one job at a single | | | | also be able to offer you discounted tickets to |
| time, you will need to closely consider what exactly is | | | | events, or even at restaurants or shops due to |
| being offered to you. You can also use these tips for | | | | relationships they have forged over the years. |
| the future, in the event that you are weighing up a | | | | You also need to think about what you are looking |
| job offer if you aren’t particularly happy in your | | | | for from a job. For example if you just want a job |
| current one. | | | | to begin with, then this may not be applicable. But if |
| The first thing you will usually look at is the salary | | | | you are looking to carve out a long term career, then |
| that is being offered to you. Usually you will have a | | | | you should check to see what a company can do for |
| rough idea of this when you apply for the position, | | | | you. For example some may well offer to fund any |
| but a written (well printed in these times) will always | | | | further education that you wish to seek, providing it |
| include the exact salary that you will be paid. | | | | is relevant to the role that you are employed in. |
| As well as the salaries you will need to look at the | | | | Others may also have graduate schemes aimed to |
| benefits that they can offer you. For example you | | | | help you make the most out of your skills and |
| need to look at how much paid holiday you will get | | | | qualifications within the company. |
| every year and if public holidays will be paid in | | | | |