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5. REVIEWING JOB OFFERS
	5.1 EVALUATE JOB OFFERS

	What to Know

		You have had several interviews and have scheduled one or two more. The phone rings and it is the Human Resource Manager at the first company where you interviewed. It is a job offer! You think to yourself, finally! But, just when you begin to say “When can I start?” the words stick in your throat. Suddenly, you are not sure you are making the right decision. Do you accept the offer? Is this job your first choice? Is something else likely to come along? How can you make a decision?
	There are several ways to evaluate job offers. Perhaps the simplest is to list all the pros and cons and see which list is longer. As you evaluate the offer, keep in mind the things that are important to you about your lifestyle. Refer back to section 1 where you determined your Work Preferences and Work-Related Values. This may help you make a decision. Compare how well the job matches your preferences and values. A sample of how to conduct this comparison follows. Remember that your family is affected by job decisions, so include them in the decision-making process.