Offer Evaluation Checklist (Salary, Benefits, Growth)

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Offer Evaluation

Your score

0 / 100 • Grade: D

Offer title (optional)

Base salary (optional)

Bonus / commission (optional)

1) Salary & Total Package (35 points)

Is the money fair today + flexible tomorrow?

Base salary meets or exceeds my target range. Clear bonus/commission structure (written, measurable, achievable). Annual salary review policy is clear (timing + criteria). Equity/RSUs are meaningful (or not needed) and terms are clear. I understand pension contribution and it’s competitive. Offer includes sign-on / relocation / one-time support (if relevant).

2) Benefits & Work Setup (25 points)

Health, time off, flexibility, and support.

Paid leave is good (holiday + sick + parental) and policy is clear. Flexible working is real (remote/hybrid hours are clear and respected). Private medical / wellbeing benefits are strong (or public coverage ok). Equipment and home-office support are included (laptop, budget, etc.). Commute/location/time cost is acceptable for my life schedule.

3) Growth & Career Value (25 points)

Will this role make me stronger in 6–18 months?

The role builds high-value skills (tools, domain, leadership, delivery). Clear progression path / levels / promotion process. Learning budget / certification support exists (and I can use it). Strong manager + mentorship culture (based on interviews/feedback). The role gives me measurable wins (KPIs, ownership, impact visibility).

4) Team & Culture Fit (10 points)

Day-to-day matters more than the job title.

Team seems respectful and communication felt healthy. Workload expectations are realistic (and discussed openly). Values match what I care about (ethics, inclusion, mission). Glassdoor/peer signals don’t raise major red flags.

5) Risk Check (−20 to 0 points)

Tick any risks that apply. These reduce the score.

Role scope is unclear / changing / “wear many hats” without support. Compensation promises are verbal (not in writing). Manager/team turnover seems high. Work-life balance concerns (always-on, long hours, weekend work). I’m accepting mainly due to fear/urgency, not because it’s a good fit.

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3) Final boundary (if needed)

Simple decision rule: If score is 70+ and no major risks, accept (or negotiate minor points). If score is 50–69, negotiate. If < 50, pause and compare alternatives.