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What should you pay special attention to when scrutinizing the opportunity and the offer?
What should you pay special attention to when scrutinizing the opportunity and the offer?
What does the text emphasize about discussing questions and requests for amendments to the offer with the prospective employer?
What does the text emphasize about discussing questions and requests for amendments to the offer with the prospective employer?
Who can provide a reference for you during the transition process?
Who can provide a reference for you during the transition process?
What should you do with your references' involvement as you evaluate a solid employment opportunity?
What should you do with your references' involvement as you evaluate a solid employment opportunity?
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What is the recommended mode of negotiation according to the text?
What is the recommended mode of negotiation according to the text?
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What should you do if you relent on one point during negotiation?
What should you do if you relent on one point during negotiation?
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What is emphasized as more important than the content of your requests during negotiation?
What is emphasized as more important than the content of your requests during negotiation?
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What is the ultimate goal of negotiation according to the text?
What is the ultimate goal of negotiation according to the text?
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When negotiating a job offer, what should you do before negotiations?
When negotiating a job offer, what should you do before negotiations?
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What aspect of an employment offer is mentioned as non-negotiable?
What aspect of an employment offer is mentioned as non-negotiable?
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When is the best time to negotiate a job offer?
When is the best time to negotiate a job offer?
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What should you consider when negotiating the overall package?
What should you consider when negotiating the overall package?
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What can asking for an early performance and remuneration review provide?
What can asking for an early performance and remuneration review provide?
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In what situations may negotiating broader responsibilities or a different job title be more successful?
In what situations may negotiating broader responsibilities or a different job title be more successful?
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What should you do if the terms of the offer are not close to your minimum levels of acceptability?
What should you do if the terms of the offer are not close to your minimum levels of acceptability?
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What should you gather information about before negotiating a job offer?
What should you gather information about before negotiating a job offer?
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What should you prioritize when negotiating a job offer?
What should you prioritize when negotiating a job offer?
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What may have likely been negotiated before the written offer?
What may have likely been negotiated before the written offer?
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What should you do if an offer seems acceptable?
What should you do if an offer seems acceptable?
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What can asking for an early performance and remuneration review provide?
What can asking for an early performance and remuneration review provide?
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When evaluating job offers, what is recommended for analyzing fit with an organization’s culture?
When evaluating job offers, what is recommended for analyzing fit with an organization’s culture?
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What is the suggested approach for dealing with no-reference policies?
What is the suggested approach for dealing with no-reference policies?
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What is recommended upon receiving a written offer of employment?
What is recommended upon receiving a written offer of employment?
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What is important when managing references for former employees?
What is important when managing references for former employees?
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Why are organizations reluctant to provide references for former employees?
Why are organizations reluctant to provide references for former employees?
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What should be done with potentially negative references, particularly from a recent boss?
What should be done with potentially negative references, particularly from a recent boss?
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What can help in deciding if it’s worth taking the risk of losing one opportunity while waiting for another?
What can help in deciding if it’s worth taking the risk of losing one opportunity while waiting for another?
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What can the offer of employment be conditional upon?
What can the offer of employment be conditional upon?
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What is central to job satisfaction and success according to the text?
What is central to job satisfaction and success according to the text?
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What is increasingly common for organizations to ask for when seeking references?
What is increasingly common for organizations to ask for when seeking references?
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What is recommended for evaluating job offers, even if there is only one written offer?
What is recommended for evaluating job offers, even if there is only one written offer?
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What should be done with references' involvement as you evaluate a solid employment opportunity?
What should be done with references' involvement as you evaluate a solid employment opportunity?
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Study Notes
Negotiating a Job Offer: Tips and Guidelines
- Negotiating a job offer involves developing a list of negotiation points and prioritizing them
- Even if an offer seems acceptable, there may be room for improvement through negotiation
- Certain aspects of an employment offer are non-negotiable, such as stock option plan structure and confidentiality policies
- Salary and benefits have likely been negotiated before the written offer, but there may be room to improve variable pay
- When negotiating, consider the overall package including relocation, disposable income, and property equity
- Asking for an early performance and remuneration review can provide protection in case of organizational changes
- Negotiating broader responsibilities or a different job title may be more successful for senior roles or in less bureaucratic organizations
- The best time to negotiate is when you have a written offer of employment in hand
- Before negotiations, make a complete list of points to improve or add to the offer and establish minimum acceptable levels for each
- Consider alternatives and fallback positions if the terms of the offer are not close to your minimum levels of acceptability
- Keep other job search initiatives going and evaluate opportunities from other organizations
- Gather information about the organization's position, standard compensation levels, incentives, and authority of the person negotiating the deal
Managing References and Evaluating Job Offers
- Guidelines for managing references include selecting relevant individuals and gaining explicit permission before providing their names to prospective employers
- It is increasingly common for organizations to ask for references from a 360° perspective, including peers, subordinates, and clients
- Organizations are reluctant to provide references for former employees due to fear of legal liability, with many only confirming name, title, and dates of employment
- Dealing with no-reference policies can involve approaching former co-workers and bosses who have since joined other companies, or scripting a leaving story for reference-checking processes
- Potentially negative references, particularly from a recent boss, should be handled honestly and openly, with a focus on negotiation and preemptive explanation to prospective employers
- The compatibility of personal values and style with a prospective employer’s culture is central to job satisfaction and success
- If uncomfortable with a potential employer’s culture at the initial stages, it is unlikely to improve over time, prompting a reconsideration of accepting an offer
- Analyzing fit with an organization’s culture involves considering workplace values, norms, behaviors, and intuition, and may require further research and conversations
- Upon receiving a written offer of employment, a thorough analysis of the position, the people, and the organization is recommended, especially when considering multiple opportunities
- A worksheet can be used to evaluate job offers, even if there is only one written offer, to compare the terms of possible alternatives and make an informed decision
- The evaluation worksheet can help in deciding if it’s worth taking the risk of losing one opportunity while waiting for another
- The offer of employment can be conditional upon final reference checks, and it is important to thank reference providers in writing regardless of the outcome
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Job Offer Negotiation and Evaluation Quiz: Test your knowledge on negotiating job offers, managing references, and evaluating employment opportunities. Learn key tips and guidelines for successful negotiation, reference management, and making informed decisions when considering job offers.
