Juggling Multiple Job Offers? A Guide for Legal Professionals
You entered the job search hoping for one offer from an organization you’d love to work with. Now, you’re juggling more than one offer.
Receiving multiple job offers can be exciting. It can also be overwhelming. Here, we’ll provide a guide on how to evaluate and compare these offers.
Compensation: More Than Just Salary
It’s easy to compare salary numbers across job offers. But this shortcut won’t give you the whole picture.
In addition to comparing salary, compare benefits. What is the total yearly out-of-pocket cost of each offer’s healthcare plan? How much does each employer contribute to your retirement, and in what formats? How do vacation time, sick leave, and disability leave compare?
Comparing total compensation packages can give you a more accurate view of how each employer values your time and effort.
Evaluating Work Culture
No matter how good a compensation package is, you won’t want to stay at work long enough to benefit from it if the workplace culture is a poor fit. When comparing cultures across job offers, ask yourself questions like:
- In which office, interview, or conversations did I feel most comfortable?
- Which offices seemed to have the best infrastructure and organization to support how I work? Consider office layout, the presence or absence of clutter, and other factors.
- Which offer involves more interaction with the people I want to work with? This may involve more client interaction or more focus on interdepartmental relationships.
What Are Your Long-Term Goals?
Finally, don’t settle on one offer or the other without considering your long-term career goals. Which employer offers better support for your continued professional development? Which one offers a clearer path to the roles you wish to hold between now and retirement?
If you’re uncertain about your answers to any of these questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the employer. An employer who genuinely wants you on the team will be happy to answer your questions to the best of their ability.
Considering these factors can help you make an informed decision and choose the best path for your legal career.
For more help, get the career guidance you need from our team at Avata Partners!
