Accepting a “Job-Offer”!! Remember these key pointers.

Salary is enticing, however, both Designation & “Salary Band” are important.

When you accept a job offer, the initial excitement of the salary might raincloud your judgement. However, it is important to dig deeper and understand the hierarchical structure of the organization before accepting the offer. This is specific for the experienced candidates. How will you do so?

The level of seniority in different sectors can vary, for example, a General Manager in a manufacturing company could equal a Director in the IT sector. If you are changing jobs and moving on to a different sector, it is crucial to assess whether the new position is a step-up in your career ladder. For instance, if you were a manager in your previous job and the new offer is for a Senior Associate position, would you accept the offer solely because there is a 40% hike in your salary? The answer could be “YES or NO”, depending on your career goals and aspirations. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the offer from a positional point of view in the company structure.

How much learning exposure will you be getting in the current position??

You have grabbed a great job offer that has boosted your confidence, but it’s important to consider the additional responsibilities that come with the position. The company you will be joining is a multinational corporation with a global presence, and you will be taking on the role of a Senior Associate. Prior to this, you were a Manager at an India-based company with only 50 – 100 employees. The playing field is much larger now, and you will be leading a team. You will also have access to a company curated learning platform, in additional free access to a paid learning platform, opening up many opportunities for growth and development. From here, I conclude to the 3^rd point.

The Organization you join should have diverse client base

To understand all the domains a company works on, you should take a deep dive into its homepage. How will you get to know in which sectors an IT company, specifically a service-based IT company provides services to?

It’s important to make smart moves about your future, consider your aspirations carefully. Do you want to remain in a technical role, or are you ready to move into operations? Keep in mind that every project has four wings working in parallel, so you’ll need to be ready to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team, and as an individual contributor as well.

To summarize, if you’re an experienced professional looking to change jobs later in life, it’s important to take a broader view of the situation. Consider what new and different opportunities for learning can be offered to you, and how you can take advantage of them. Additionally, it’s important to evaluate the diversity of the company’s core business, and most importantly, where you fit into the company’s hierarchy. Don’t miss the bus, grab the interview seat, and wait for your chance.