Job Offer Evaluation / Negotiation Worksheet
Use this worksheet to evaluate the terms of a job offer and identify priorities you want to negotiate for.
| My Needs | Current Offer | |
| Base Salary | Preferred Range: | Salary Offered: |
| Start Date | When I can start: | Date: |
| Additional Monetary Compensation | Areas of importance for me: -Bonus [ ] -Overtime [ ] -Signing Bonus [ ] -Stock Options [ ] -Summer Teaching [ ] -Research Fund [ ] -Other: | Offered: |
| Relocation, Commute, and Parking | Relocation Costs: Cost of living: Commute Time: Parking: | Relocation Expenses: Cost of living increase/decrease: Commute Time: Parking: |
| Paid Time Off | Vacation Time: Sick Time: Parental Leave: | Vacation Time: Sick Time: Parental Leave: |
| Retirement Contribution1 | Retirement Needs: | Retirement Options: |
| Healthcare Coverage2 | Healthcare Needs: | Coverage Option(s): |
| Professional Development | Areas of importance for me: -Annual budget [ ] -Conference attendance costs [ ] -Professional membership dues [ ] -Certifications/trainings [ ] -Other: | Offered or Available: |
| Education / Family Benefits | Areas of importance for me: -Tuition reimbursement [ ] -Financial help for children / family members [ ] -Child care [ ] -Spouse / Partner appointments [ ] -Other: | Opportunities Provided: |
| Flexible Work Schedules / Telecommute | Areas of importance for me: -Flextime [ ] -Telecommuting [ ] -Other: | Opportunities Provided: |
| Research Funds / Start-Up | Areas of importance for me: -Office space [ ] -Laboratory facilities [ ] -Computer(s) / software [ ] -Teaching / research assistance [ ] -Research funds [ ] -Technology [ ] -Other: | Offered: |
| Other |
Additional Academic Negotiating Resources: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/tat/pdfs/negotiating.pdf
1Types of plans, minimum/maximum contribution, time to being vested, company match/contribution, etc.
2Monthly co-pays, types of coverage, etc.