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​The global tech sector is one of the fastest-growing sectors and candidates with technical skills are in high demand. This means many candidates who are seeking a technology role hold a good position when it comes to considering a job offer. Many tech companies poach valuable candidates with large salaries and flashy company benefits, but there is more to think about when you receive a job offer . Compensation matters, but it shouldn’t be the only motivation for saying ‘yes’ to a lucrative job offer. A great wage may not be worth a toxic company culture, working under a bad manager or being stuck in a role with no career advancement. This article shows candidates how to look at their entire job offer and make an informed and intelligent choice when deciding if a job offer is worth taking.  

1. ALIGN EXPECTATIONS Tell your talent partner what you want. At Glocomms we often say that the close is at the start – in other words we manage tech professionals expectations from the very beginning and make sure they align with the role, which is why it is really important businesses know what they want. ​2. THE NEED FOR SPEED Don’t drag your heels - Top talent simply won’t wait around. Cut out inefficiencies, include putting hiring managers and HR in one round to decrease the number of interviews for example, and streamline processes to free up time and space to measure personal fit. ​3. IT’S ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS Being able to access and communicate with hiring managers from the very start makes such a difference because it is a great way to show those interviewing what the culture and team are really like. Be transparent, be human, and demonstrate what positive relationships look like. 5. DISCOVERY TIME A discovery call, or a live role play often allows organisations to really