Before you sign the offer letter to join that new company, here are things to look out for.

An offer letter is a formal job offer that includes specific details about the job, including its start date, annual salary, and benefits. Accepting a new job is a big decision—and you don’t want to find yourself regretting your decision just a few months down the road. So, before you pounce on that new role, slow down and consider these last few factors to make sure you’re 100% confident in your decision.

Salary, Benefits, And Bonuses

It bears saying that you should take note of what your salary will be in the contract or offer letter, and make sure that it tallies with your previous negotiations. If you’re in a role that is supposed to pay you based on commission or bonuses, it should be stipulated in your contract, especially whether these bonuses are guaranteed, or based on performance.

Working Hours

Within the working hours on your contract, you should be sure to take note of how many hours you’ll be at work.

If you and the company have agreed on flexible working hours, it should be reflected in the contract. Your contract should also stipulate whether you’ll get paid for any overtime hours clocked and if you’ll be required to work weekends and evenings.

Probation Period

If probations are applicable, your employment letter should lay out the probation period, and quite crucially, whether they’re allowed to extend the probation period. If no probation period is listed in your offer letter, it’s a good idea to check with your employer if this was an error.

Your Title And Job Scope

 

It’s important to scour your offer letter for clear deliverables to your boss and ponder whether you’d be ready to accept those responsibilities. It’s especially important to consider whether the job scope as outlined in the offer letter tallies with the job you negotiated for during the interview.