HOW TO ACCEPT A JOB OFFER

BEFORE DECIDING TO ACCEPT THE POSITION

Before deciding one way or the other, make sure you understand the following details:

• The salary, commission, or bonus program
• If the salary is negotiable. If the answer is yes, then ask if it would be possible to be considered for $_($3-$5K more than original offer)
• The benefits and insurance coverage and what the cost is to employees
• How often you get paid - weekly, biweekly, monthly
• Your duties and responsibilities
• The hours you are expected to work
• If there is any travel involved
• If there is a training period, where, and how long
• At which company location you are to work
• What the advancement opportunities are
• If there is a probationary period
• How you should dress

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NOT ACCEPTING THE POSITION

If you don't want the position, call and thank the interviewer for his/her time and consideration; then politely say that you will not be able to accept their offer.

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ONCE YOU ACCEPT THE POSITION

If you decide to accept the position, enthusiastically telephone to say so with an upbeat attitude and positive tone to your voice.

Once you accept the position, find out the following:

• What your starting date will be (and show up!!)
• What office to report to when you arrive on your first day
• To whom to report when you arrive on your first day
• What time to report
• What documents/identification are necessary to process paperwork
• Whether there will be a formal orientation process

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