Signing the Job Contract: 6 Pointers to Keep in Mind

So, you are on the seventh sky after receiving the job offer you have dreamt for. Whether, it’s your first foray into full-time employment or an amazing job offer that you have aspired all your life, never unleash your conscious in momentarily excitement and happiness.

It’s always best to take your time, read and understand every aspect of the agreement before signing the same. Here are top 6 career advices that anaspirant should keep in mind before singing the contract:

Job Title & Responsibility

Job titles and responsibilities define your future scope in an organization and what role you are likely to play in the company. It provides a layout of the duties that you would be expected to perform. Check whether the job provided is offering the same set of responsibilities you have applied for or it has changed. Any mismatch should be taken into account immediately.

Place of Work

Check job location mentioned in the contract and see whether it fits with what you had applied for.  Check for terms included in the remote working or location specific work mentioned in the contarct.

Salary plus Benefits

Ensure that your employment contract reveals your salary and other allowances as it was mentioned in the offer letter. Check for other benefits such as insurance, bonus or equity share offered by the company. Know any terms & condition associated with such offers.

Working Hour

Do check the hours of work and never agree to something you will regret later. Check the flexibility associated with work timing or shifts and approve to what’s best for you.

Holidays

Another important thing to notice while reading the contract is holiday pattern. There are a particular set of holidays allowed to the aspirants on monthly and yearly basis. Do take a brief look at the holiday policy of the organization.

Employee’s Policies of the Company

Take into accounts the restrictive policies and future policies such as notice period mentioned in the contract. These policies often tend to control your future endeavours and could also hamper your career growth.

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