“Thanks so much for the offer. ” “I really appreciate the offer you sent. ” “This offer is really wonderful; I’m so honored. ”

“Is there a specific deadline for this role?” “Are you trying to fill this position as soon as possible, or is there some wiggle room?” “What is the deadline for this offer?”

“As you may know, I’m in contact with other companies, and am in the late stages of the interview process for a few other positions. ” “Since this role would involve relocating to a new state, I need some time to think this over with my spouse. ” “I’d like to fully consider the job role and the position before I accept the offer. ”

“I was wondering if you could give me until the end of the week to think things through. ” “I’d love to think this over and get back to you by the end of the day on Wednesday. ” “Can you give me until Monday to think this over?”

“Is the salary range set in stone, or is it open to negotiation?” “Can I ask why the last person in this position decided to move on from the role?” “Does your company offer benefits?”

“Is this the field I’d like to be in?” “Is there room for growth within this company?” “Will this job look good on my resumé?”

If you aren’t sure whether or not you’re a good fit for the position, try looking up the position title on LinkedIn. Then, check out the people who have the same position title and see what their experience is like and if it aligns with yours.

It’s almost always a good idea to ask for a higher salary before accepting a job offer. The worst they can say is no!

You might also compare the benefits offered and the commute time for each position. If you have other offers on the table and you have questions about them, reach out to those companies to get your questions answered. That way, you can make your final decision quickly.

“I’m very interested in this position, and even more interested in the opportunity for growth it might provide me. Do people generally get opportunities to move up in this company?”

“Given the fact that I’d have to relocate for this job, would your company provide any sort of relocation fee?”