That means for quite a few roles, candidates will be receiving multiple offers from employers.

• Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians

• Construction Managers, Contract, Program and Project Administrators

• Civil Engineering Professionals

• Electricians

• Other Engineering Professionals

• Building Associate (site supervisor)

• Construction Project Manager

• Trades: Brickies, Stonemasons, Carpenters, Plasterers, Plumber, Tilers, Painters and Roof Tilers

Firstly, well done on receiving a job offer. Not only does this mean you were considered the best candidate for that position, that you have an exit strategy from your current job, it also means you now have some leverage with any other offers that come in. Check with the company making the offer how long you have to consider the offer and ensure you have a clear date for when a decision is needed.

Preferably you’ve informed your recruiter that you have other interviews during the process, and this is the time to inform them you have had a job offer. Make sure you communicate it quickly as your honestly will be appreciated. Explain the timeframes by which you need to make a decision and ask the recruiter if there are any other offers that may need speeding up if you were seen as a hot candidate.

Take your time to make a decision – but not too long. Although many employers want you to sign on the dotted line as quickly as possible, a company will usually give you a few days to consider your options. Salary and benefits are usually open to negotiation, especially if you are trying to decide between two offers. Both companies want you on board, and let’s face it, if you don’t ask, you don’t get. But don’t play them off against each other. Speak to your recruiter about the offers, and negotiate with the company that you decide you want to work for.

Bottom line, make a list of pros and cons for each job as well as the obvious considerations like salary and benefits. Once you’ve spoken to your recruiter, conducted your research, made a list, check in and ask yourself, ‘What is really in my best interests and the best fit for me?’ 

Sometimes, we’re just saying, in our experience – a great job opportunity is worth taking even if it doesn’t mean a huge salary increase. Opportunities can present with other benefits like less travel time, closer to home, more interesting projects, training and further education opportunities and a clear pathway to further progression and remuneration.

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