| The interview went well-very well, in fact-and you're | | | | the employer to give you the offer in writing. The |
| anxiously waiting for the big moment when you | | | | written offer should include the starting date, salary, |
| receive the offer. What now? Ask the Right | | | | etc. Also, at this point, you should reject all other job |
| Questions If you are still waiting for the offer, be | | | | offers and/or job interviews. (Read on for |
| prepared to ask these questions if you don't already | | | | information about rejecting offers.) It is considered |
| know the answers: * What would my title and | | | | unethical to go back on an offer you have already |
| responsibilities be? * What would the starting date | | | | accepted. Rejecting the Offer Even if you are |
| be? * What would the base salary be? (This is a | | | | rejecting the offer, it's crucial that you maintain |
| loaded question that will be addressed later in the | | | | professionalism and be tactful. Don't risk burning |
| article.) * Would my travel expenses be paid for (if | | | | bridges! You never know when you may come |
| there is travel involved)? * Are there bonus | | | | across the company again. Express your appreciation |
| commission options available with this position? * Are | | | | for the offer. Say something positive about the |
| there benefits (health, dental, retirement, etc.) | | | | company, and then explain politely that you will be |
| available? * What is the policy for vacation/sick | | | | declining the offer. Asking for Time The best thing to |
| holiday time? * Are there relocation packages | | | | do, regardless of the offer, is to ask for some time |
| available (if relocation is necessary)? * Is there | | | | to think about it. You want to do this tactfully. Tell |
| anything else I should know about the position? Once | | | | the employer that you appreciate the offer and are |
| You Receive the Offer Once you have received the | | | | excited about the opportunity but would like some |
| official offer and have asked the necessary | | | | time to think about it. (Most employers, if they are |
| questions, it's up to you. You have the option to | | | | professional, will grant you this time.) Give them a |
| accept the offer right on the spot, decline the offer, | | | | date (only a day or two away) when you will get |
| or ask for some time to consider it. Even if the offer | | | | back to them, and then, regardless of what you |
| isn't exactly what you were hoping to hear (i.e., the | | | | decide, make sure to get back to them. Knowing |
| pay and/or benefits aren't what you expected), don't | | | | what questions to ask before you have a job offer |
| be too quick to decline. Some points are negotiable. | | | | extended to you and allowing yourself time to |
| Accepting the Offer Even though you may be feeling | | | | carefully weigh your options and contemplate your |
| a variety of emotions after receiving the offer, it's | | | | decision will help you make the best choice for you |
| important to compose yourself and express | | | | and your career. Read More..... |
| appreciation. You may also want to consider asking | | | | |