Understanding_ Job_Offer_Letter (1).pptx

job offer

1. I got a job offer!!! Now what??? A Guide to Evaluating and Negotiating Job Offers

2. How did we get here?

3. What are the possibilities? Summer Internship Puerto Rico United States/abroad

4. What can you expect? We will explore various scenarios

5. Summer Internship Offer Letter

6. Puerto Rico Offer Letter

7. United States Offer Letter

8. Key Components of an Offer Letter - Job Title and Description - Compensation (Salary, Bonuses) - Benefits Package - Work Schedule & Location - Employment Terms - Deadlines and Response Time

9. Understanding Salary and Compensation - Base Salary vs. Total Compensation - Signing Bonuses & Performance Bonuses - Pay Frequency (biweekly, monthly) - Stock Options & Equity

10. Benefits Beyond Salary - Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) - Retirement Plans (401k Matching, Pensions) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Days) - Additional Perks (Tuition Reimbursement, Remote Work) Relocation

11. Sample Offer Letter Breakdown - Base Salary: $55,000 per year, paid biweekly - Signing Bonus: $2,000 after 90 days - Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of base salary - 401(k) with 3% employer match - 15 vacation days + 5 personal days - Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days office, 2 remote)

12. Employment Terms & Legal Considerations - At-Will Employment: What It Means (US/PR) - Non-Compete & Confidentiality Agreements - Performance Expectations & Probation Period - Offer Response Deadline (7-10 days typical)

13. How to Evaluate & Negotiate the Offer - Compare Salary with Market Rates (Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Payscale ) - Clarify Benefits and Bonuses (Guaranteed vs. Performance-Based) - Ask for Adjustments (More PTO, Higher Salary, Signing Bonus) Ask for concessions - Get Offer in Writing Before Accepting

14. Final Tips for Recent Graduates - Don’t Rush: Take Time to Review the Offer - Be Confident in Negotiations - Consider Cost of Living & Career Growth - If Unsure, Ask a Mentor or Career Coach

15. Have a great career!