{"id":24628,"date":"2022-04-07T02:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T09:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/?p=24628"},"modified":"2022-06-13T14:27:30","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T21:27:30","slug":"what-is-included-in-a-job-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/what-is-included-in-a-job-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Included in a Job Offer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After polishing your cover letters<\/a> and resume, prepping for interviews, and answering question after question, you did it! You got the job. Your hard work paid off, and now you can relax (at least until the first day).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, before you accept the job, you need a job offer. And while that sounds straightforward enough, there\u2019s more to a job offer than meets the eye!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Job Offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A job offer is what you\u2019ve been waiting for: the formal, official invitation to work at the company! A job offer outlines the details of what you\u2019re going to do, where you\u2019re going to do it, and everything else you want to know before you accept<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Want It in Writing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Though you\u2019ll likely get a verbal offer first, it\u2019s crucial to get the final job offer in writing. While it\u2019s not an employment contract, a written job offer details the essentials about the role and protects you in case key details don\u2019t line up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should <\/em>Be Included in a Job Offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While a written job offer can consist of many things, it should<\/em> include the following items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job Title<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The offer should include your job title<\/a>. Make sure what\u2019s in the job offer matches the job title you applied for and what was discussed during interviews<\/strong>. While this may seem like a tiny detail, the job title you start with can impact how much you\u2019re paid and how quickly you\u2019re promoted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There should also be a job description. While it may not be as extensive as what was in the job posting, check it over to ensure the description in the offer matches what you thought it would be and lines up with what you discussed with your interviewer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This section will likely also include information confirming that you\u2019re full-time<\/a> or part-time<\/a>, how many hours a week you\u2019re expected to work, and if you\u2019re an at-will employee. If this information is not in the job description, that\u2019s fine, but make sure it\u2019s somewhere in the job offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name of Boss and Department<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone interviews with their future boss, and sometimes when you\u2019re hired, your future supervisor\u2019s position is also open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure the job offer includes your new boss\u2019s name (or their title if the role is vacant) and that the offer states which department you work in. This gives you an idea of the company structure and clarifies your specific role in the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The offer should also include your start date and where and when you report on the first day. Even in a fully remote job, you have to report somewhere, even if it\u2019s on Slack. Check the details and ask for clarity or login information, so you\u2019re not late!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salary Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A written job offer is usually the final offer, meaning you\u2019ve finished negotiations<\/strong>. A written job offer should include whatever salary figure you agreed to, as well as what the commission structure is (if applicable). Also, ensure it has any additional salary information you negotiated (a review after 90 days or a salary bump after six months) and that the offer clarifies if you\u2019re exempt or nonexempt, so you know what to expect in terms of overtime pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a rule, a job offer doesn\u2019t include extensive benefits information. That\u2019s usually found in the employee handbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most benefits (like insurance), there\u2019s generally a brief, one-sentence overview that tells you what benefits you\u2019re eligible for, and it may include an eligibility date. For example, \u201cThis position is eligible for full medical benefits after 90 days of employment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A job offer usually includes a bit more information about paid time off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n