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Elements to Consider in Your DecisionCompany/Organization
- Type of industry
- Size, growth rate, market potential
- Facilities and working conditions
- Dress code
- Desire to work there for a period of time
- Stable management
- Interest in employee well-being (pay, training, layoff/restructuring support)
- Duties and responsibilities
- Initial opportunities offered
- Potential use of your abilities
- Training programs (internal and external)
- Broadening of experience for future jobs
- Amount of travel and overtime
- Compatibility with your goals
- How and by whom performance is judged; whether a salary review is included
- Length of probation period
- Number of realistic opportunities for promotion, and to what level
- Starting salary; long-term outlook
- Other benefits (insurance, profit sharing, tuition assistance, car allowances)
- How are decisions made?
- What are the core values of the organization?
- Is there a compatible approach on policies?
- Geographic area; environment
- Desirable amenities in the area
- Cost of living; distance from work