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10 points to evaluate job offers |
10 Points; measurement to compare & evaluate job offers The Job Itself - Is it interesting
- Is it Challenging
- Does it offer new experiences
- Is there stretch
The Manager - Is the manager likely to be a good mentor
- Can you work for them and learn from them
- Do they provide autonomy and respect
- Would working with them accelerate your career
Peer Group - Have you met them
- Are they bright and ambitious
- Clever; can you learn from them
- Is it a team that you would like to be a part of
Company - Does it have a good name?
- Would you be proud to work there?
- Would it add value to your resume?
- Do you like what they do and do they do it well?
- Have you completed a competitive analysis of the company?
Prospects - Where is the job going?
- What happened to the previous incumbent?
- Are there multiple career opportunities?
Location - Travel
- Car parking
- Public transport
Salary - Package makeup
- Review timing
- Additional benefits
- Bonus components
Instinct - Trust your gut feel about the job
- Particularly for senior people have they been wrong in their gut feeling previously
Work Life Balance - Will the position be relevant and important?
- What are the hours likely to be?
The soft stuff- What will it be like at month, quarter and year end?
- Sector
- Is it a growth sector?
- Is it a sector you want to be in?
If there are more the 6 ticks then it should be considered. If 8 or 9 then it needs to be considered highly. 
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