Theory of Job Selection for a Fresher

Introduction:

This theory proposes that the selection of a job for a fresher depends on various factors/variables. A fresher sub-consciously thinks on these parameters, but if he/she thinks over them objectively then it will be easier for him/her to take the decision. Hence I am proposing those variables along with the methodology to measure them. You can find out the overall final score of the offer and then take the decision to accept the offer or not.

The common phenomenon I have observed during my college days is the ‘Confusion’ in the minds of a fresher. This theory will help him to take the decision properly.

Theory:

Following are the variables on which a fresher takes the decision of accepting the offer or not-

Job Profile: It is the kind of work offered by the company

Brand of the company: This is the brand perceived by the fresher. This can be influenced by the comments by others

Location: This is the location given by the company

Salary: This is the salary offered by the company

These variables guide a fresher to take the decision.

Methodology:

Now we know the influencing variables in the decision, but how to calculate them and the overall score of the offer?

To get the final score fresher should answer a questionnaire. He/she should answer the questions on the scale of – V. low, Low, Moderate, High, V. high. Following is the first draft of the questionnaire:

1. Rate your Job Profile:

Rate the learning involved

Rate the growth opportunities in future

Rate the current value of the same profile in the corporate world

Rate the future value of the same profile in the corporate world

2. Rate the brand you will be working for:

Rate the perceive the brand value of the company

3. Rate the location offered to you:

Rate the convenience regarding the location of the company (This convenience is regarding the relocation costs, convenience regarding travel, proximity to the home town etc.)

4. Rate the salary offered by the company:

Rate the offered salary as compared to your expected salary

I will be posting the final questionnaire soon. Hope this theory will help a fresher to choose a job objectively. I want to conduct a survey regarding this search. Hope you will give your feedback.