Understand the Current Context:

There are several factors going into accepting or rejecting a job offer, here are things that are top of mind as of this writing

• Pay transparency & comp bands: you can reference ranges professionally.
• Remote/hybrid realities: “onsite-only” vs “flexible” remains a top decision driver.
• AI-assisted recruiting: faster loops; still expect a human-quality response from you.
• Exploding offers: 48–72h deadlines are common—ask for more time only once, and only if you need it.
• Immigration & location constraints: be explicit early; decline fast if it won’t work.