| 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. | Current Job | New Job | Element to Consider | | | | 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 |
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