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