Career Decision Tool Guide

Compare job offers using our weighted scoring system to make the best choice for your career! Whether you're choosing between big tech, startups, or freelancing, this guide will help you evaluate all aspects of each opportunity.

Enter Job Details

Start by entering up to three job opportunities to compare.

  • Enter each job title (e.g., 'Google SWE', 'Startup Dev', 'Freelancer')
  • You need at least 2 options, but can compare up to 3 jobs
  • Use clear, memorable names that help you identify each role
💡 Include the company name or type in the job title for easy reference
Rate Key Criteria

Score each job on four key criteria using specific scales for accurate comparison.

  • Salary: Enter the annual package in Lakhs (LPA) - e.g., 60 LPA for ₹60,00,000
  • Growth Opportunities: Rate from 1-10 based on learning, promotions, and skill development
  • Company Culture: Score 1-10 considering team dynamics, values, and work environment
  • Work-life Balance: Rate 1-10 based on hours, flexibility, and stress levels
💡 Be realistic with scores - use the full 1-10 range to show real differences
Set Criteria Weights

Adjust how much each factor matters in your decision using our weighted system.

  • Salary is weighted highest (85/100) by default since it's often a key factor
  • Growth has very high weight (75/100) to reflect long-term career impact
  • Culture (60/100) and Work-life Balance (50/100) have moderate weights
  • Use Low/Medium/High settings to adjust these default weights
💡 All criteria are set to 'Higher is Better' since we use positive scales
Review & Decide

Analyze the final scores and recommendations based on your priorities.

  • Check the normalized score (0-100) for each job option
  • The highest scoring option gets a 'Recommended' badge
  • Export to PDF or CSV to save or share your comparison
💡 Look for big score differences (>10 points) as they indicate clear winners
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