Too many job offers?

Within the atmosphere of unemployment dominating many countries, especially developing and underdeveloped ones, one would think that the only problem is finding a job, but what about those who have the right qualifications that make them the right candidates for more than one job offer? The availability of many options for some candidates makes the decision about a job harder and even slower. This becomes a problem especially for those hesitant people who cannot easily make a decision and who cannot choose among a number of options. Making a decision about one’s career certainly takes more time and more thinking than picking up some pants. I mean wouldn’t it be easier if one gets just one job offer and that’s it? You then have to accept it because there are no others.

But remember that being in that situation where there are many choices before you can be a problem regarding making a decision but it is also a blessing. It is always a luxury to be in a situation to choose not to willy-nilly be stuck with something because it is the only option. You should think positively about how you are wanted by many employers. It is something great! Make it greater by making the right choice.

There are several factors that influence decisions in that case, to mention some; there is the salary, the location, the reputation of the company, the nature of the job itself and the available opportunities and challenges of the job. The ability to weigh up all these and come up with only one choice is what makes the decision difficult.

Is one place offering a higher salary than the other(s)? Although money is important and it is in most cases the defining issue in accepting or rejecting any job offer, it’s not what only counts. Sometimes it’s even excluded in the decision process either because more than one place is offering the same salary range which doesn’t give privilege of one over another in the money aspect or because it’s just not worth it! (The salary is good but the job is not).

Sometimes you wish the recruiters would stop putting deadlines for you to answer them with whether you accept or reject the offer. Sometimes you wish you can do all the jobs, but you know that it is impossible and sooner or later you will have to pick up one. Make your priorities and consider your options. The most important thing in all this is that once you made up your mind, don’t regret it, and don’t even attempt to rethink and reconsider everything all over again, because simply that would make you dissatisfied with the job before you even start, a thing that you want to avoid. You want to start the job of your choice with enthusiasm, not with the feeling of, “I should have chosen the other job!”

The change in location from one city to another is not a big deal if again the salary is worth that move, or else you will have to consider issues as accommodation and transportation if not provided by your job. The size and reputation of the company play a significant role in the decision; you will have to question your preference of small or large companies, local or multi-national ones. I think working for a big company with a big name is a great opportunity that should not be missed if you are given it. Seriously consider working for it even if the salary is small, or even if you have to start small because sooner or later your salary and position will get bigger, besides people usually like to boast about how they work for such company that everyone knows and heard about.

Last but not least, the nature of the job itself might be the most important factor in all. Many people, when asked why they have chosen to marry that person in particular, they would simply answer that it is because they can imagine themselves growing up with that partner of their choice. Of course you will not marry your job, but you want to develop a sense of familiarity with it, and usually this can be done even before you start the job itself. This can be done by asking; ask your employer directly about any points that need to be cleared out for you; if possible, pay a visit to the workplace and talk to the people there; get to know your responsibilities and your role; and ask about the opportunities of promotion and advancement. It’s your right to know this information so don’t hesitate in using it. This helps in answering the question of, is this the job that you really want? After you obtain the information you need, imagine yourself signing a contract with that company and imagine yourself a year ahead in that job, if you think, “No, I cannot imagine myself in that job for so long” then reject it without any remorse. Even if the salary is big, but you think that this job is below your qualifications, or would not be enjoyable enough, do not accept it.

It is your choice, you may take others’ advice, but you are the only one who can weigh it all up and make your choice. Don’t make the too many choices immobilize you by ending up making no choice at all, and once you made one, don’t look behind.