Course 10810 lessons

Understanding your employment contract

A guide to what to read and evaluate before signing a job offer, from employment status and the real compensation package to non-compete clauses and the red flags worth pausing over.

Why you should read a job offer like a contract, not a formality

A job offer letter is a legal document that will govern your working relationship, your pay, and the terms of how you can leave, not a formality to skim quickly and sign out of relief at finally landing an offer. Yet many people read only the salary figure at the top and sign the same day, without reading the sections that end up mattering far more once the excitement of getting hired wears off.