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Student Life Student Services Career Services Resume, Interview and Salary Resources Comparing Multiple OffersComparing Multiple Offers
| In the "My Needs" column, weigh the criteria on a scale from 1 to 10 (with 1 being least important and 10 being most important) against your personal needs. Use this column to evaluate each company from whom you have an offer. Next, on a scale from 1 to 10, weigh how well the company satisfies each of the criteria. Finally, total the columns. The higher the score, the closer the company comes to matching your needs. | ||||
| CRITERIA | MY NEEDS | COMPANY "A" | COMPANY "B" | COMPANY "C" |
| Career/Professional Factors | ||||
| Accountability/Adequacy of Staff | ||||
| Title | ||||
| Promotion/Personal Growth Potential | ||||
| Decision Making Authority | ||||
| Type of Work/Use of Talents & Skills | ||||
| Other: | ||||
| Company Factors | ||||
| Size of Company | ||||
| Company/Industry History | ||||
| People Who Work There | ||||
| Characteristics/Values | ||||
| Management Style | ||||
| Other: | ||||
| Personal Factors | ||||
| Compensation Base | ||||
| Bonus/Profit Sharing/Stock Options | ||||
| Benefits (Pension, Disability, LIfe Insurance, Vacation) | ||||
| Perks | ||||
| Geographic Location | ||||
| Travel Requirements | ||||
| Commuting Requirements | ||||
| Special Expenses (Commuting, Fares, Taxes, Relocation, etc.) | ||||
| Other: | ||||
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TOTAL SCORES: |
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Items That May Be Negotiable
Mark A, B, or C next to the relevant items to indicate your negotiating priorities (A=highest, C=lowest).
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary
- Sales Commission
- Bonuses (Sign-on, Performance/Incentive)
- Money in lieu of benefits
BENEFITS
- Personal Days
- Extra Vacation
- Insurance Programs
- Medical
- Dental
- Life
- Long-Term Disability
- Financial Programs
- Deferred Compensation
- Stock Options (Phantom, Qualified, etc.)
- Corporate Performance Participation Plan
- Company Paid Pension
- Immediate Vesting of Pension Accrual
- Matching Investment/Profit Sharing Programs
- Long-Term Disability Thrift Plan
- Educational Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Executive Development
- Education/Training Expenses
- Professional Association Membership(s)
- Subscriptions
PREREQUISITES
- Expense Accounts
- Company Car
- Liberal Gas Allowance
- Free Lunches
SEVERANCE PROVISIONS
- Outplacement Service
- Severance Settlement
RELOCATION COSTS
- House Hunting Trip(s) for Self and Family
- Moving Costs (direct or percentage)
- Travel
- Temporary Housing
- Getting Settled Expenses (i.e.: new drapes, etc.)
- Higher Living Cost Subsidy
- Unusual Expenses (i.e.: moving a boat or horse)
- Realty Fees, Legal and Closing Costs
- Higher Mortgage Cost Allowance
- Bridge Loan
- Low-interest Loan
SPOUSE RELOCATION SERVICES
- Outplacement Assistance for Spouse
- Relocation Assistance for Spouse
STATUS AND LIFE STYLE
- Club Memberships
- Country Club
- Airline VIP
- Health Club
- Frequent Flyer
- Lunch Club
- Private Dining
- Use of Company Apartment
- Premium Hotel Accommodations
- Executive Dining Room
- Spouse's Travel Expenses
- Company Tickets to Theaters, Sporting Events, etc.
- Sabbatical, Military, Maternity Leave, etc. (paid)
- Larger, Better Office
- Private Secretary
- Reserved Parking (company paid)
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
- Annual Physical Exam
- Legal, Tax, Financial Assistance
- Loans
- Discount on Purchases
- Computer Equipment
- Word Processing
