How Do You Choose Between Two Job Offers?

Offpich
3 min readApr 9, 2020

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When you are on the job hunt, you’ve likely sent out dozens of resumes. What happens when you’ve two jobs offer in your hand? How do you decide which job will be best for you?

Here are a few things to analyze as you have to choose between the two job offers.

Make Sure All Of Your Questions Are Answered

As you determine which job is best for you, collect all the information you need about each position. To do this, make a side-by-side comparison of all the advantages of each particular job. Consider what your home/work balance will look like, as well as your future growth with the company. Compare the positions to get a clear perspective. You won’t be confident in your final decision unless you have all the facts, and if you have any questions, make sure they answered.

Know What Benefits Truly Matter To You

While your salary is a vital factor to consider as you choose between two job offers, make sure you think about the other perks offered as well. Sometimes, these perks can save you a considerable amount of money, and you may find yourself in a better financial position than if you choose the job with a higher salary. A few benefits you may consider:

  • Insurance
  • Transportation allowances
  • A bonus or commission
  • Paid time off etc.

Not only should you consider benefits that will save you money, but think about those that will improve your work-life balance as well. For example, maybe the company allows you to work remotely and only come to the office once a week, or you only have six-hour workdays, etc.

Is There Room for Growth?

You don’t want to stick in the same position for years. You will have limited time to work toward, and you may find yourself unmotivated very soon. Take a look at the structure of the organization and potential promotion opportunities. If you are not sure what they are, don’t hesitate to ask.

Also, it is crucial that you look at your personal career goals. Will one job help you accomplish those goals more quickly and efficiently than another?

Consider Those in the Company You’ve Met

What was your first impression of the individuals who interviewed you? Would you enjoy working with these people every day? What was the overall culture and feeling in the office? Was it someplace where you felt comfortable and would be excited to go to every day? You want to make sure that you enjoy the people you work with and that the office culture is someplace where you want to spend your time and can be productive. If one company gave you a more substantial impact than another, make sure you keep that in mind while making your decision.

Trust Your Gut

Did you leave one interview more excited than the other? Were you hoping to receive one job offer more? Listen to what your heart is telling you. While the numbers may look big for one offer, will it truly make you satisfied? Is it something you are going to gratified to do every day?

Choosing between two job offers is no easy task. This is an important life decision. However, by keeping the above factors in mind, you will be more confident in your final decision.

Thank You,

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