Evaluation of work and life values
In order to determine if this is the right job for you, assess the job as it relates to your work and life values, which can include:

company ethics	salary
advancement opportunities	climate
appeal of town or city	creativity
helping others	travel
flexible work hours	job security
health/exercise	learning potential
team work	company prestige
job stress	adventure/excitement
cultural activities

Take the time to list and rank the work and life values that are most important to you. Analyze the position(s) that you have been offered to determine if your needs will be met. Of course having multiple offers makes this process a little easier; most people are not as likely to turn down their only offer. But if a job offer does not appear to coincide with your most important values, you may want to consider looking for something else.  See Towers Perrin for more information on evaluating an offer.

Negotiating an offer
The key to negotiating over an offer is
1) to do your research,
2) to be prepared to state sound reasons for the negotiation, and
3) to communicate with professionalism and tact.

Identify the primary issues that you want to negotiate. This might include having more time to make a decision, the salary, a sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, or the start date. Often salary is not negotiable, so be prepared to negotiate non-salary items (sign-on bonus, relocation expenses) if your request for a higher salary is denied.

Remember:
1) Enter into negotiation only if you plan on accepting the offer if your request is approved.
2) Be prepared to listen to the company's position.
3) Realize that the employer has every right to rescind the offer. Don’t feel like you have to negotiate; if you are happy with the offer, accept it!

After you accept an offer...
Please contact the Office of Career Services as soon as possible to remove yourself from any future interview lists. If you fail to do this, you will be limiting opportunities for other students who may be interested in the position. Continuing to interview after accepting an offer is unethical.

Once you have accepted an offer you must honor that commitment. Reneging on an offer is unethical and will not be tolerated by the Office of Career Services. Reneging on an offer damages the Davidson reputation and hurts the chances for future students who may be interested in that company.