BGN Entrepreneur

Remember, your biggest decision is yet to be made. If you have got more than one job offer, you now have to decide which is most likely to measure up to your expectations. It is not an easy task. It is suggested that you start by asking yourself the following questions…
1. What are your long-term goals?
What do you want to be in five, ten, or even twenty years’ time? Does the company offer scope for promotion, or will you have to move to develop professionally?

2. What are your professional interests?
Which aspect of the position attracts your most? How much time will be spent doing this?

3. What type of working environment suits you?
Would you be happiest in a busy, noisy open-plan office, or do you prefer to work in a quiet environment?

4. What is the package?
What is the salary like? Is overtime paid? Does the company offer share options or a bonus scheme? Does the company have a pension scheme or will they contribute to your personal pension plan? Will you get private healthcare? What is your holiday allowance? Will you get a company car or a car allowance? Does the company have an on-site gym or offer gym membership?

5. What was your overall impression of the company?
Did you engage whith the people who interviewed you? Can you see yourself fitting in and being happy there?

6. What training will you be given?
Will you be sent on training courses or will it mainly be on-the-job training? Will you have a mentor who will be responsible for your training and development?

7. What are the firm’s long-term objectives?
Do they have big plans for growth and restructuring that will affect your role dramatically? Is the company thriving in terms of profit margins? How does it compare to its competitors?

Then, there are several aspects that you should think about in advance.
1. Consider the size of the firm.
Would you rather work for a small company or a large one?

2. Consider the culture of the firm
What is the average age of your would-be colleagues? Do they socialize together? Is there good communication between departments?

3. Think about the quality of life issues.
How long is it going to take you to travel to work? Are you going to have to relocate if you take the job? How long are the working hours? Are you given enough breaks and a full hour for lunch? Will the position be stressful?

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