Things to consider about an employer when you have a job offer

Apart from salary, wages, location, and working hours, there are other aspects about potential employers that you should think about when you’re considering accepting a job offer to work for them.

Task: Read this article to find out about the other factors that you should think about an employer when considering a job.

Benefits

Consider more than the salary and wages on offer. Benefits such as additional paid and unpaid leave, health insurance, and wellness benefits could be an attractive part of a job offer.

Expectations of employees

Beyond hours of work, what are the employer’s expectations of their employees? Would the job require you to travel or work overtime often? Would you be expected to attend social events? Is there a strict dress code? Are there guidelines around expected behaviour?

Opportunity to learn and grow

If you are keen to learn and grow, you should consider whether the job will provide that opportunity. This could come down to the size of the organisation or team, as well as their commitment to the development and progression of their staff.

Their vision and values

This is a big one and is not always easy to see from the ‘outside’. Most organisations will have a vision they can share with you, and some will have defined values that guide what they do and how they behave. It’s worth considering these things in the context of your own values.

Workplace culture

Culture is the personality of the organisation. It can be hard to gauge from the outside, but there are a few ways you can learn about workplace culture as a job seeker. You can read about the organisation’s vision, goals, and/or purpose on their website, do an internet search to find anything written about the organisation, and perhaps you could find quotes from the CEO or a manager.

If you didn’t get all the information you need to help you decide about a job during an interview, you can still ask questions when you receive an offer.