Make a wise decision - If you are pondering multiple job offers, here's what to think about before making a choice

This post came out from The Straits Times (15 October 2011)
Title - Make a wise decision - If you are pondering multiple job offers, here's what to think about before making a choice

Some pointers that I've got are:
1. Ask for time to consider your offers - Most employers will allow you time to decide whether the offer is right or not for you.
2. Look at your long term objectives - Is this a company you want to be working for in five years' time? Does it provide you with opportunities to advance your career, mobility or benefits compared to those that another company can offer you? Draw up a list of pros and cons for each organisation.
3. Who pays more? A higher salary is always an attractive incentive but it should not be your main motive for choosing one job over the other. The lower-paying role may offer greater challenges or career- advancement potential.
4. Process of elimination - Is there a job you can easily eliminate that doesn't meet your career objectives?
5. Communicate your intentions - Advise the company that you have chosen that you will be accepting its offer. Let the others know, in a professional manner, that you have chosen to go with another offer but that you are grateful for the opportunity that they offered you.

Yours,
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