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The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a major blow to businesses – and led to a significant upheaval of jobs across most industries. While the Michael Page 2021 Talent Trends Report reveals this shift resulted in an 8% average decrease in recruitment activity, a growing number of organisations are now looking to bolster their workforce and hire employees with the expertise to drive success in a post-pandemic world.
Consequently, we’re seeing a competitive jobs market in which companies are going head-to-head for top talent. Jobseekers with in-demand skills and experience now face a welcome challenge: how to choose between multiple job offers. If you find yourself in this fortunate position but aren’t sure how to sort the best from the rest, follow these tips to choose the right job for you.
It’s easy to be drawn in by a compelling salary package or the promise of great workplace perks, but don’t lose sight of the job itself and what it will offer you on a day-to-day basis. Think about the sort of work you want to be doing – including your ideal responsibilities, projects and challenges. From there, compare each job offer by asking yourself:
Considering these factors is an important first step in accepting a job offer that holds the most promise in terms of overall job satisfaction.
Salary is undoubtedly a major deciding factor in accepting a job offer. In fact, it’s consistently found to be one of the most important benefits candidates look for when searching for a job.
However, salary alone doesn’t guarantee job satisfaction and some of the most sought-after workplaces today attract candidates through both fair remuneration and a suite of non-monetary employee benefits.
With this in mind, consider the benefits that are on the table for each job offer aside from the pay packet, which could include:
A new job might offer you what you’re looking for right now, but what about two, five or ten years down the track? Ideally, you want to be in a role where you have the opportunity to grow and develop – whether that means staying with the company long-term or honing the skills you need to take the next step elsewhere.
Review everything you learned about each job’s learning and development opportunities. Then ask yourself:
You spend the majority of your life at work, so it needs to be somewhere you feel comfortable and included. Do your research to find out all you can about each company’s workplace culture. What values do they stand by? How do they approach diversity and inclusion? What does the team do for fun? These are crucial questions to consider to make sure you’re a good cultural fit – which, unlike other benefits such as salary, can’t be changed once you start the job.
Most employers will want you to make a decision relatively quickly, but don’t feel pressured to accept or decline an offer before you’ve thought it through carefully. Be transparent about the fact that you’re considering several job offers and will need a few days to make a decision. Most hiring managers will be understanding of the situation, and it can even be a useful entry point into salary negotiation.
When it comes time to make your final decision, make sure to compare each job offer against the same criteria and write a list of pros and cons. And keep in mind that sometimes taking a risk is what brings the biggest rewards.
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