First, congratulations for directing the Job Search Gauntlet. All the professional advice and career guidance paid off. She even brushed up on her interview techniques focusing on behavioral questions and answers that relate to his exact background. And this was preceded by a resume rewrite that focused on achievements, not just his past responsibilities.
Way to go! But now the heat is really on.
You have been invited to return to the company for a meeting with Human Resources. This could be it and you really don’t want to “dink” into this meeting. Will human resources discuss a job offer? Think about it, could there be another reason? Maybe it’s uncertainty about how you answered a question? Maybe it’s to have you sign an authorization document to run a background check. Yes, keep talking. This is a fantastic sign.
In my corporate and professional services career, when a candidate was invited to return to the company to meet with HR, in 99% of the cases there was a job offer.
You did your homework?
Let’s say you’ve determined an acceptable salary range. The compensation source was good. He even verified the proposed salary range with a career advisor and career guidance person. Then you have a specific salary. Are you in good shape or not?
Let the negotiations begin!
The things you will need to negotiate are:
. Complete understanding of the benefits offered. Medical coverage (single/employee and spouse/family), dental coverage, employee contribution, disability insurance, retirement benefits, domestic partner benefits, paid time off including holidays and vacations, and other benefits, such as assistance with tuition, flexible medical assistance or child assistance. care expense accounts (pre-tax accounts to pay for qualified expenses), other child care benefits, and non-production bonuses (bonuses not tied to performance).
My point is that you need all of these elements and perhaps more to determine a fair and complete compensation package. If you don’t have them all on paper from HR, you don’t have a complete picture of the job offer.
HR should have this complete package. Today, many of my clients will send or deliver a complete benefits package to a potential employee beforehand so that a review can be conducted.
If you have any lingering questions, seek out a career coach or career guidance professional to prepare for the HR meeting. You should review the necessary information before going to Human Resources.
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