Archive for October, 2009
Benefits Beyond Salary
A recurring theme amongst the people I talk to that are fielding job offers (in this awful economy) is trying to understand what a good offer is.
Most people consider the salary offer as the job offer. But it is more than that. You need to consider the entire benefits package: insurance, retirement, commission and bonuses, potential for growth, and “intangible” benefits like the working environment, job location, etc.
I suggest reading this article from Talent Zoo about 5 Financial Secrets to Know When You Look for A Job by Ted Jenkin. He discusses many of these additional benefits and poses some questions for you to consider when you get the long awaited offer.
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