How to Compare and Contrast Employers

Whether you are trying to decide between two or more job offers or just thinking about putting in an application, it can be important to compare and contrast potential employers. Think about your criteria and some important details when choosing an employer.

• Compare the location of each employer in relation to your home's location. How long of a commute would you have to get to work at each company? In addition, how would the commute be taken -- by car, train or other mode of transportation?


• Look at the number of employees that each company has. Has the number increased or decreased over the past couple of years, or has it remained steady?


• Compare the benefits that each company offers, such as paid time off, health insurance, and other perks and benefits for full time employees.


• Search the Internet for each company to determine whether it has a web presence.


• Find out what reputation each company has in the community. Does either company do any volunteer work or other work to help the community?


• Determine how racially diverse each company is in relation to its employees.


• Find out how many women work at the company compared to men and if women hold the same types of jobs.


• Compare the pay rates of each company and what benefits are included with the pay, such as a corporate expense account or other perks.


• Find out how long the company has been in business and if it is privately held or public.