Let’s assume your employment interview went well, and there’s sincere and mutual interest on both sides. You now need to decide two things: first, whether the new position is right for you; and if so, what sort of offer you’d be willing to accept. To help in the decision-making process, take the following test as a way to compare the two positions.
Position Comparison Guide
Directions: Compare the new job with what you already have.
Old job |
New job |
Element under consideration |
Position title | ||
Supervisory responsibility | ||
Project authority | ||
Decision-making autonomy | ||
Freedom to implement ideas | ||
Ability to affect change | ||
Promotion potential | ||
Challenge of tasks | ||
Ability to meet expectations | ||
Access to professional development | ||
Professional growth potential | ||
Company/industry growth | ||
Company/industry stability | ||
Starting salary, benefits, perks | ||
Future compensation | ||
Commuting distance | ||
Travel requirements | ||
Work environment | ||
Rapport with co-workers | ||
Rapport with management | ||
Comfort with corporate culture | ||
Other considerations (specify) | ||
Total score: New job vs. old job |