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Evaluating Potential Employers

When people consider job offers, they often make career decisions on the basis of salary or geographic location alone. If you evaluate each job offer you receive using the following considerations, chances are good that you will accept the offer that will lead to the greatest satisfaction and success.

Job Content - duties, project assignments, working conditions, professional exposure

Personal and Professional Development - training program, performance review and guidance, possible career paths, educational assistance

Opportunity for Individuality - individual responsibility, use of decision-making abilities, leadership requirements, autonomy

Earnings Potential - salary, benefits, promotions, raises

Geographic Locations - possible work locations, entry-level choices, relocations, overseas possibilities

Atmosphere of the Organization - reputation, financial strength, management attitudes, level of technology