7 Questions to Ask When Weighing a Job Offer

You got the job offer! Now you have to decide whether or not to take it. It’s impossible to predict exactly how a job will turn out, but asking the right questions of yourself and others can give you a clearer picture of what to expect. In this article, the author shares advice from two experts and offers seven questions to ask to help you make an informed decision and to help prevent future regrets: 1) What am I overlooking? 2) What’s the company culture really like? 3) What’s my prospective boss really like — and will we click both personally and professionally? 4) What’s my potential for growth at the organization? 5) What relationships am I going to build? 6) Beyond salary, what else can I negotiate that would benefit me in this role? 7) What’s my exit strategy?