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5. Company Values: Does the corporate culture reflect your personal and professional values and goals? Do they uphold the highest standards of ethical practice? Is the staff diverse? If you value hard work between the hours of 9 and 5 and the company values 24-hour dedication, you may decide its standards are not in sync with your own.
Furthermore, many companies, especially online businesses, encourage team proactivity and a happy working environment. Google, for example, has an onsite gym, restaurant, and even sofas and dogs in some locations. Experts say this could be the reason why Google now ranks second in Fortune 100's Top 100 MBA Employers 2006.

6. Salary & Benefits: Make sure to consider company benefits such as bonuses, as what seems like a low salary quite easily could end up being a higher salary than offered for a similar position at a different company. Furthermore, it goes without saying that evaluating purchasing power in the country in which you intend to work is essential. You'd be surprised what a seemingly small amount of money can get you in some countries. And finally, while salary is very important, it shouldn't be the be-all-end-all of job selection.

"Always place a financial figure against the development and lifestyle opportunities that are available to you in both jobs," advises Peter Fennah, Director of the Career Development Service at the Cranfield School of Management. "At this point, you will find enough revealing information to make an informed decision along with your gut instinct."

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