Nine things to consider before accepting that IT job offer

"1. Know What Motivates You

This sounds simple, but many people don't really know the answer to that question. The first response is normally money and while it's a great motivator, there is more to life than money. According to Simpson, many times it's not the primary factor behind what motivates people. - See more at: http://www.itnews.com/it-management/59146/nine-things-consider-accepting-it-job-offer#sthash.2U53wven.dpuf

2. Know the Job History

3. Research the Company
Knowing as much as you can about a prospective employer is only in your best interest. Know what they do, what their products are, what people are saying about them in social media. There are number of places you can find this information--for example, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Glassdoor, to name only a few.

4. Get It in Writing

5. Know the Company Culture
Experts agree that the offer letter should include some specific information and any points that you negotiated. 
Do they seem serious and conservative? Maybe they have a laissez-fair attitude and joke a lot. How are the offices set up? Is it a cube farm? Is the company responsive when you try to contact them?

6. Who's the Boss?

7. Talk to Potential Peers
You want to meet your direct supervisor for sure, but you should also try to meet everyone in your chain and anyone you'll have to work closely with. This isn't always possible depending on the size of the company.

8. Know the Job Details
Throughout the interview process you should do more than read the job description. You should to get a description of what a work day would include. Does the job title match the responsibilities? Will you have the tools you need to get the job done? How will success be measured? All of these questions should be brought up in the interview process and analyzed objectively. 

9. Know Where the Company is Headed With Technology"

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My partner is an IT guy who works at Morgan Stanley, we met recently and he is hesitating to take an IT job offer. When I saw this article I immediately forwarded to him. Finally he turned down the offer.