What to consider before accepting a job offer In the excitement of getting a job offer, it’s tempting to gloss over the slightly overwhelming details, assuming that you’ll figure everything out later on down the road. But when everything is not spelled out in solid terms – or you don’t understand it completely – it can work against you later on.
BY SAFIA LAGERDIEN
Take the time to evaluate the particular details of an offer. Here’s what to consider.
1 Salary
2 Benefits
Even when the money looks good, it is important to check what the offered salary includes and excludes. The overall number may, for example, include bonuses that are subject to specific targets or it may exclude compulsory medical aid contributions – these can have a significant impact on the net salary that gets deposited into your bank account.
Employee benefits and perks can be as important as the salary itself. Examples include medical aid, pension, leave entitlement, paternal leave, study assistance, a laptop and data provisions for working remotely. Think about what your needs are, then check them against what is being offered. If what you seek is not included in the offer, ask for more information about it. For example, if you are thinking of continuing your studies, does the leave entitlement include study leave? And will the company (even partially) sponsor you for job-related studies you plan to undertake?
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