Job Offer Letter...Negotiating and Evaluating The Job Offer
Typically, a job offer letter is provided to you after you and your new employer have verbally negotiated specifics regarding the job and your compensation and any other necessary details.
The job offer can take different forms and include many different components. I've seen job offers ranging from 1-2 pages in length and have seen others that also include pages of non-compete clauses, terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreements and other things for you to read and sign.
There are many important aspects of this part of your job search so I've included a number of links on this page for you to peruse.
Job Offer Fundamentals
Here are some thoughts regarding what a company thinks when they give you a job offer and a few pointers regarding what to do when you receive one.
Job Salaries
If you are looking for salary information, interview surveys, company culture and diversity for numerous companies and industries, I can think of a great research tool to help you out. These results are gained from interviewing actual company employees!
How To Ask For A Raise
If you just want more money, there are easier ways to get it than looking for a new job! Maybe what you really want is a raise.
Negotiating Salary
Negotiating salary is something that recruiters tend to do for you but if you're not using a recruiter during your job search, you'll have to do it yourself. Here are some thoughts.