IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO FIND OUT
Before deciding whether to accept a job offer, make sure the following details are understood:
The salary, commission, or bonus program
The benefits and insurance coverage and what the cost is to employees
How often is the pay period – weekly, biweekly, monthly
Duties and responsibilities
The hours expected to work; is overtime required
Is there any travel involved
Is there a training period, where, and how long
Which company location is the job located
What are the advancement opportunities
Is there a probationary period
The dress code
OFFER EXTENDED AND ACCEPTED
If an offer is extended to the applicant, ask the employer when to inform them of a decision
If the applicant decides to accept the position, enthusiastically telephone the interviewer back with an upbeat attitude and positive tone of voice
Once the position is accepted, find out the following:
What the starting date will be (and show up!!)
What office to report to when arriving on the first day
To whom to report when arriving on the first day
What time to report
What documents/identification are necessary to process paperwork
Will there be a formal orientation process
OFFER EXTENDED AND DECLINED
If the applicant does not want the position, call and thank the interviewer for their time and consideration; then let them know that the position is being declined.