What are Job Benefits?

Job benefits can come in many different forms and all companies do not offer the same ones.  When choosing a job, understanding the company’s benefits can help you decide whether the position is the right fit for you.

                                   Possible Employee Benefits

Paid Holidays- businesses usually have a list of days that you get off and still get

paid for such as Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,

Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New

Year’s Day.

Vacation or Paid Time Off - a specific number of days you receive pay for, while you are on a trip or relaxing at home that you may use in a year’s time.  The longer you have worked for the company usually helps to determine how many vacation days you will receive and the days off must be cleared with your employer in advance.

Group Medical and Term Life- Medical insurance and life insurance are

 possible benefit that the company you are applying for may pay for.   

Retirement- Some companies will match 3% or more of what you put into an

 Simple IRA Plan.

Workers Compensation- If you are injured on the job some companies provide

worker’s compensation until you are back on your feet and able to perform your

job again.

Education Program- training and professional development classes may be

offered to employees free of charge.

                                   Perks that May be Offered

• Direct Deposit of Paycheck                            Bonuses

• Paid Travel                                                       Advancement within the company

• Flexible Schedule                                             Company Vehicle

• Paid Mileage                                                    Paid Tuition to further your Education

• Childcare                                                          Disability Insurance

             The option to work for the same company in a different state or country may be offered.