When considering a job offer, it is important to understand the projects and responsibilities you would be involved with as an employee. This information can usually be found in the job description the employer posted, but there may be more to understand that is not outlined. To gain further insight into what your day-to-day might look like, ask your employer directly about details of the role or contact employees already working at the company. If these opportunities excite you, this could be a positive indication that the job could fit you well.

Compensation packages typically include many elements such as wages/salary, bonus plans or incentives, healthcare benefits, vacation time, and other perks. Considering each of these components together and comparing them with what you already earn in your current role can help you assess whether the 'total' compensation offered is worth taking up versus staying put. Remember, too, that not all employment relationships involve direct monetary payments, such as if you're volunteering or working in an unpaid internship. Being able to place a monetary value on the total compensation package being offered will strengthen your bargaining power and give you peace of mind when making that informed decision about what’s right for your career journey.

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