I have been offered 2 full time identical jobs for 2 different companies for identical job roles. Apart from comparing salary, location, career prospects, pension, holidays, and other company benefits, what else do I need to consider when choosing which employer to work for?
2007-01-29 20:19:57 · 17 answers · asked by Manjinder C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You need to respect and get on with your boss.
2007-01-29 20:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by Chrisssy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I advise my clients to create an "interview scorecard" spreadsheet ranking your most important attributes without bias, so you can assess your best opportunity. For example:
(1) Challenge/Learning + 1 - 5
(2) Compensation + 1 - 5
(3) Management synergy + 1 - 5
(4) Flexible Work Environment + 1 - 5
(5) Salary + 1 - 5
(6) Benefits + 1 - 5
(7) Work Environment + 1 - 5
(8) Travel Schedule - 1 - 5
(9) Unclear Environmental Concerns - 1 - 5
Good Luck! Most important trust your instincts. They are almost always right, the spreadsheet exercise just helps you validate the objective approach.
2007-02-06 20:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by Dawn M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should consider the culture of each company. Is executive management approachable or do you have to funnel everything thru the chain of command? Talk to some of the non-HR people and find out if they are happy. What type of work schedule will you have? Long hours and weekends, or a basic 9 to 5? Why is this position open? Did the last person quit, and if so, why? Finally, can you see yourself going to lunch or hanging out with the people you met on a regular basis? How do you "fit in" with the group?
2007-02-06 11:08:16 · answer #3 · answered by Luvly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each companies reputation - which one is more prestigious ie
which one will give you better future job prospects
Which has the best opportunities for you to move up within the company in both position and salary
Which one has a better work/life balance eg one may offer you more flexiable hours, and one might put on staff drinks on a Friday afternoon (a KEY consideration!)
2007-01-30 04:46:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell each prospective employer what you have just told us. They will accomodate you if you wish to see the environment and discuss the job/role/company more in-depth. You may also get an improved offer depending on how much they want you.
2007-01-30 04:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by PvteFrazer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Company Stability.. Don't want them to close after you start.
Highly recommend a long tour of the offices on a normal day.. A few conversation with talkative employees would be helpful (and very lucky)
2007-02-06 21:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by tim s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like one of those times in life when your at a crossroads, which path do you choose, only you can answer that one but good luck which ever one you go for.
2007-02-07 03:22:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the reputation, i mean by the financial stability and the market stability of the organisation. You also look out in which
2007-02-07 01:38:27 · answer #8 · answered by K Pramod 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can work for one companies in the day and the other one at nite.
2007-01-30 04:32:59 · answer #9 · answered by Susan A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
choose the one closest to where you live hehe
also of course which interview felt better, did you meet any of the staff, etc.. go with the one that gave you the best impression!
2007-01-30 04:32:39 · answer #10 · answered by misspimousse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find deeper into the company like are they always going to be there. is anyone thinking of buying them over etc
2007-01-30 04:43:54 · answer #11 · answered by ak222002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋