According to my Career-of-the-Day tips courtesy of Answers.com, there are many things that I should know when that time comes. Here are the excerpts from that very interesting article. A group of people would really like this. It’s not easy. Deciding whether or not to accept a job offer can be just as stressful and time-consuming as getting to that point in the first place.

  1. You need to determine your desired salary range. Research typical salaries for someone with similar experience in your industry. [That's why the never ending coffee talks are happening around. It's still numbers game.]
  2. Ask yourself some important questions. How much do you need to pay your basic expenses, such as rent or mortgage, groceries, utilities, and car payment? What kind of salary do you need to live a comfortable life that allows you to enjoy yourself? What is the lowest salary you will consider? How much do you need to be able to save for the future? [This is the pitfall for some. Lifestyle changes as salary does. Sometimes, we keep on complaining while sipping a high-tag priced coffee.]
  3. You need to gauge the other person’s intentions without giving away all of your secrets. [In vernacular, pakiramdaman.]
  4. If the company cannot meet your salary requirements, it may be able to make it up to you in other ways. [Interesting factor that sometimes you won't think now to stay in the present company.]
  5. A company is not going to offer you the highest salary they’d be willing to pay right off the bat, and most companies expect candidates to come back with a counter offer. [Moral of the lesson - have your business attire readily available for nth interview.]

Read the full article on CareerBuilder.com through this link.

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