Job seekers and employers certainly understand the daunting challenges of looking for a new job. And while filling a position is immediately satisfying to job seekers and employers alike, filling the position with the wrong candidate is expensive and discouraging to everyone involved.
Although much has been written for job seekers and employers on the topic of how to find a new job, very little has been written on how to accept a new job. This is where the accompanying infographic, The Ultimate Guide to Accepting a Job Offer, comes in.
When job seekers and employers understand the proper steps of the acceptance process, the result is a much better fit and a far greater likelihood of successful and mutually rewarding long-term employment.
In particular, when all the details of a job offer are reviewed carefully, the candidate has a clear understanding of what he or she will be getting into. This greatly reduces the chance of surprises cropping up that cause the new hire to become disenchanted or leave the organization soon after starting.
Another critical aspect of the acceptance process is negotiation. When negotiations are handled professionally, the result is a new employee who starts the job in the best possible frame of mind, and an employer who feels likewise. Poorly executed negotiations leave one side (or both sides) feeling unhappy, or even worse, cause a great candidate to get away.
Bottom line: Don’t stop working when a job offer comes through. Instead, learn the details of accepting a job, and make the most of the opportunity.
