Directions: Compare the position you have now with the one you are considering, according to the following elements:
Current job | New job | Element under consideration |
Position title | ||
Supervisory responsibility | ||
Project authority | ||
Decision-making autonomy | ||
Freedom to implement ideas | ||
Freedom to affect change | ||
Promotion potential | ||
Challenge of tasks | ||
Ability to meet expectations | ||
Access to skill training | ||
Professional growth potential | ||
Company/industry growth | ||
Company/industry stability | ||
Starting salary | ||
Future compensation | ||
Company benefits, perks | ||
Commuting distance | ||
Travel requirements | ||
Working environment | ||
Rapport with co-workers | ||
Rapport with management | ||
Comfort with corporate culture | ||
Other considerations (specify) |
Current job | New job | Element under consideration |
$________________ | $________________ | Base salary |
$________________ | $________________ | Bonus, perks |
$________________ | $________________ | Profit sharing potential |
$________________ | $________________ | Value of stock or equity |
$________________ | $________________ | Pension |
$________________ | $________________ | 401(k) contribution, tax savings |
$________________ | $________________ | Reimbursed expenses |
$________________ | $________________ | Cost of living differential (+/-) |
$________________ | $________________ | Non-reimbursed moving expenses |
$________________ | $________________ | Job-related travel expenses |
$________________ | $________________ | Insurance premiums |
$________________ | $________________ | Property taxes |
$________________ | $________________ | State taxes |
$________________ | $________________ | Sales taxes |
$________________ | $________________ | Other expenses (specify) |
Current job $________________ New job $________________
New job differential (+/-) $___________
Source: “Position Comparison: How to Evaluate a Job Offer”
Original Publication: Staff Resources, Inc.
Subject: Evaluating a Job / Employer
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