Job Offer Checklist Have this job offer checklist ready by the phone for when the offer

comes. If you don't, there may be important details you might miss. But even if you don't have it ready when the offer is made verbally, you can always ask for it to be sent out in writing, then use this checklist to make sure that no detail is missed. P.S. Take note that this is a comprehensive list--every item does not necessarily apply to you or your specific offer.
Topic Area Title Report To Start Date Base Salary Bonus Commissions Signing Bonus Profit Sharing Stock Options ESOPs/ESPPs General Benefits Health Dental Vision Care Life Insurance Accidental Death Business Travel Ins. Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Vacation Holidays Sick/Personal Days 401(k) Pension Tuition Training Health Clubs Dependent Care Relocation Comp Time Overtime Performance Review Salary Review Promised Increases Travel Laptop Cell phone Their Response

PDA Company car Parking General Expenses General

Remember, the above checklist covers some items (like company cars, PDAs, etc.) which may not apply to you. But you can use it as the basis to make sure that all the bases are covered.

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Potential Questions (Is it what was expected? If not, why not?) (Is it who was expected? If not, why not?) Can we make it earlier? Later? Payable monthly? Semi-monthly? Bi-weekly? Arrears? Is there any? Percentage? Tied to what specifically? Are there any? Percentage? Tied to what specifically? Do they offer one? How much? Any conditions? What is the criteria? History of payments past 3-5 years? How are they determined? % underwater currently? Percentage discount? Mark date? What is my contribution amount? Myself? Family? PPO? HMO? Deductibles? Co-pays? Exclusions? Max? Deductibles? Co-pays? Orthodontics? Max? Exams? Glasses/contacts? Max? Set amount? % of salary? Coverage? Amount? Coverage? Amount? Period of time? Coverage? Period of time? Coverage? Any flexibility in providing more? When does it increase? How many? Can any be flexed? Covered? How many? Restrictions? Company match % and max? Max contribution amount? Provide any type of pension? (most dont) Reimbursement rules and %? Other training provided? Who approves? Coverage? Coverage? What expenses are covered? Is there a cap? Any work hours/days flexibility? Is there paid overtime? When will my first performance review be? When will my first salary review be? What % increases should I expect for the first 2-3 years? % overnight travel expected? Will you be providing me with a laptop? Will you be providing me with a cell phone?

Will you be providing me with a PDA? Is a company car provided? If not, is mileage covered? Is parking paid for? Are all business-related expenses covered? Is there anything else I should be aware of?

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