How to choose between multiple job offers | #AskFirebrand

In this Firebrand video, Liam Pietzka, Sydney General Manager for Firebrand, Aquent & Vitamin T shares some great advice on what job seekers should consider when comparing multiple job offers.

Full transcript:
You're in the fortunate position of having multiple job offers on the table and now you need to make the tough decision which opportunity is right for you. Now it's so important to make sure that you take the time to make the right decision and be very considered in your approach but don't take too long as you may end up alienating and frustrating your prospective employers. So today I'm going to give you five tips on how you can make the right decision.

The first bit of advice I'm going to give you is that you need to take the time to compare your offers. Now in order to do this you need to make sure that you have all of the information available to you to help you make the right decision. So, what are the company benefits for each role? What are the working hours and do they fit in with your lifestyle? Does the organization have a flexible working policy. Have a look at the job description and look at the day to day tasks. Do they fit what you can see yourself doing longer term? What is the commuting time for all roles? Some of these things may not have so much weight as others but they're things that should be taken into consideration. Write a list. Weigh up the pros and cons, make side by side comparisons and compare apples with apples because that will help you make the right decision.

One thing that I think often gets overlooked is whether the company is a good fit for you longer term. If you're in it for the long haul you need to be thinking two, three years ahead in the future and ask yourself, do you still see yourself being happy with this organization? Does it have good opportunities for prospect and growth? Does it have a good reputation? All you need to do is look on Google to be able to find out that information. What about the company culture? Does it suit what you're looking for? You've already had a number of interviews who surely you would have a feel of that by now. Take these things into consideration as they should not be overlooked.

Another thing you should think about before making your decision is you need to compare your prospective managers. Our most recent talent acquisition reports cited that poor leadership and management was the top reason that people left their last role. So it isn't something that should be overlooked so think to yourself, how did you get on with your prospective manager in the interview process? Were they approachable? Can you see yourself working with them longer term? Whether you built a rapport with them or not, is really really key and could be an indicator of what's to come. Were they open when responding to your questions? How is their body language? You're going to be spending a great deal of time with your prospective manager and with other people within the organization so you need to make sure that the fit is right for you.

I'm a firm believer that if it doesn't feel right then there's a valid reason, so you need to trust your guts and your intuition before making that decision. If there were any red flags throughout the process remind yourself of what they were. Don't be blinded by money especially if there is something that doesn't sit right with you regarding the company, the culture, the role itself. If it's there, it's there for a reason.

You're in the fortunate position and you've made up your mind and you've accepted one of the roles. The next thing you need to do is take the time to thank and turn down the other offers with grace and respect. Remember, networks in our space are really small and you never know when you're going to brush shoulders with this person again. You might find yourself on the market sometime in the future and you might want to knock on the door and see whether there's any other opportunity that you might be good for. In order to keep that door half open make sure you take the time to thank them.

There you have it, five pieces of information that should hopefully make you make the right decision. Firstly, compare your offers. Secondly, consider whether the company is a good fit for you longer term. Make sure you take the time to compare your prospective managers, trust your gut and intuition and thank and turn down the other offers with grace. Good luck with your decision and may the best company win.