Job Offers

Congratulations! You’ve received a job offer – or maybe even more than one!

Be sure to handle your job offer(s) as professionally as you did the job search, and pay careful attention to each step as you decide to accept or reject the offer.

When the employer makes you an offer, remain poised while expressing your enthusiasm. It is customary for the employer to provide you with a few days in which to decide to accept or reject the offer. Ask the employer for the details of the offer in writing, include the start date, position, title, duties, salary, and benefits. Even if you’re certain you’ll take the job, ask for time to evaluate the offer.

Take some time to determine if this is the right choice for you. Even if this seems like your dream job, evaluate it objectively to see if it is the right fit. If you are leaning toward rejecting the offer, spend time weighing the pros and cons of taking the position, and keep an open mind. Some things to consider:

Does the job fit your values and lifestyle needs?
Are you happy with the location?
Can you live with the salary and compensation package?
Is there room to grow in the position?
Will the salary and benefits meet your needs

Just because you got an offer- doesn't mean you have to say yes.

Career Planning Office is here to help- reach out if you are unsure about what to do!

Employment Scams

Beware of employers that scam college students! There are various employment scams designed to gain access to people’s money, bank account information, social security number, or identity. These scams often are posted on online job boards, websites, or via e-mail (inclusive of UMass Amherst Handshake, and Student Job Board). As you enter a job or internship search, keep in mind that if a job seems too good to be true it very well might be.

Learn how to identify potential employment scams to keep yourself safe, as well as how to report any unethical employer behavior you come across during your search.