Overview: Side-by-Side Comparison

Data can be, and is, represented in a multitude of forms. For example, one brand of toothpaste may claim an endorsement from "4 out of 5 dentists" while the next touts a "dentist approval rating of 80%." Although these essentially mean the same thing, the data is represented in very different ways.

Earlier in this theme, you considered your preferences from an intuitive perspective. However, selecting a job is a complex task with the potential to greatly impact your career and financial future. To begin the process of understanding the options, you will analyze each job offer in order to extract the data contained inside. You will compile this in a side-by-side, easy-to-read worksheet.

MAT-125 Job Offer Comparison Worksheet

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River Bend Elementary School 1 River Bend Rd Chelmsford, MA Greetings, It is our distinct pleasure to offer you the role of assistant teacher for grades 2-4! You will be working alongside other dedicated professionals in the field who are committed to providing a supportive environment to each and every student. Your daily duties will consist of assisting classroom teachers and students in performing daily tasks to be outlined by the cooperating teacher and administration. For this full-time, salaried position, we are offering a starting annual salary of $25,000, paid bi-weekly, with the option for lump payment or continued bi-weekly payment during summer months. As River Bend Elementary employees work under five-year Teacher's Association Agreements with the school district, our current contract ensures annual cost-of-living increases negotiated by the Association. On average, the cost-of-living increase amounts to 2.15% of base salary, but for exact percentage increases, please refer to the employee packet you will receive on your first day. River Bend Elementary is proud to offer a competitive benefits package that includes health and life insurance as well as retirement savings options to ensure our teachers can plan for the future. Please refer to the enclosed Benefits Summary packet for more details. We hope to hear of your acceptance by the end of the week. Sincerely, Miriam Callaway Assistant Principal and Hiring Coordinator for Chelmsford School District River Bend ElementaryRetirement 401(k) Part-time, full-time, hourly, and salaried employees are eligible to contribute up to the IRS limit of their bi-weekly paychecks, and the employer will match up to 2% of the annual salary or full payment amounts for work completed within the tax year September 1 through August 31. Employer match will be contributed in lump sum in December following the end of the tax year in which it was earned. 403(b) All employees, including contract employees working for the school or district for more than 20 hours per month, are eligible to participate in tax-exempt direct deposits into a 403(b). Employees participating in this plan will be allowed to contribute up to 5% monthly from their paychecks without taxation. Employer will not match or contribute to this fund. Professional Development All employees are eligible for our online professional development lecture series. This series of professional development lectures is available through our school portal and may require outside verification for completion. In addition to the lecture series, all faculty and support staff are entitled to reimbursement of up to $1,200 per year for continued higher education from an accredited college or university. This reimbursement is contingent upon the successful completion of the course with a grade of B or higher.Museum of Historical Wonders 1 Museum Parkway Boston, MA Greetings, It is our distinct pleasure to offer you the role of assistant curator with the Museum of Historical Wonders (MHW)! For this full-time, salaried position, we are offering a starting annual salary of $32,000. You will report to the lead curator and assist in research, acquisition, and exhibition development, with occasional additional responsibilities as needed. As discussed during your interview, we urge you to consider the subsidized bus and train passes that MHW employees are eligible for. Parking is limited due to our location, so public transportation is essential to our operations. These passes can be used on any travel days, including high-capacity days, as there are occasionally work weekends and holidays. Please see the Benefits Package attached to this letter for more information about passes, insurance, and other MHW benefits. We are hoping to hear of your acceptance soon. Sincerely, Henry Hemmingway Director of Curation Museum of Historical WondersBenefits Package City- and State-Wide Transportation Passes MHW is thrilled to provide a tiered system of transportation passes both within the city and across the inter-city system. Pass (monthly) Subsidized Amount Full-Time Employees Part-Time Employees City-wide T pass 80% subsidized ($60 20% subsidized covered by MHW) $15 covered by MHW) Inter-city bus pass 80% subsidized ($100 NA covered by MHW) County-wide T and 80% subsidized ($160 N/A bus combo covered by MHW) Healthcare In partnership with the State University System, MHW offers an HMO plan to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week on average. There is no deductible, and the cost is $20 for the employee, deducted weekly from your paycheck. For employee and spouse, the cost is $32/week; for employee, spouse, and dependents, the cost is $35/week. Vision In partnership with the State University System, MHW offers to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week a vision plan that costs $10 monthly for employee-only coverage. Dependents and spouses can join the plan for an additional $1 each per month. A family of five can receive coverage for two annual visits and one pair of glasses or contact lenses up to $200 for a total of $14 per month. There are $40 copayments for each visit. Dental In partnership with the State University System, MHW offers a dental plan to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week on average. Employee-only dental coverage is deductible and copayment-free for a monthly cost of $1.23. Spouses and dependents can be added to the plan for $1.23/mo each. Retirement All employees are eligible to contribute to a 401 (k) through one of our three partnered providers.A+ Design Enterprises 96 Builders Blvd. Sacramento, CA Greetings! A+ Design is pleased to extend an employment offer to you for the position of technical writer 1. Your position will consist of writing technical manuals for our new products to be used by consumers and experts in the field. You will work alongside product designers and manufacturers in order to gain a better understanding of the product design and use. Your expertise in precise language as well as the ability to communicate in layman's terms gives you a unique understanding of the process of technical writing- This position is a full-time hourly position consisting of a 35-hour workweek and a starting pay scale of $25.75/hour paid weekly. This position also comes with a benefits package (attached) and 2 weeks of paid vacation. We are a fast-growing company with the potential for rapid in-house promotion dependent upon quarterly reviews. We look forward to your acceptance of this position. Sincerely, Matt Hugh HR RepresentativeHealth Insurance HMO Green Choice Single payer Single payer and Family one dependent Premium deduction $50 per pay period Copay per person $40 840 per visit Deductible $2 500 max out of 52 800 max out of $3.000 max out of pocket Health Insurance Green Plan Premium Single payer Single payer and Family one dependent Premium deduction $120 per pay period Copay per person $25 per visit Deductible $1 500 max out of $2 000 max out of $2 500 max out of pocket pocket pocket Dental Good Teeth USA Single payer Single payer and Family one dependent Premium deduction 811 per pay period Copay per person $10 $10 $10 per visitVision Eye Care World Single payer Single payer and Family one dependent Premium deduction por pay period Copay per person 840 840 per visit Frame and lens 8500 per person 8500 per person with a $2,000 capOpen World Academy 123 World Drive Anywhere, USA Greetings! It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to our team of virtual English tutors! As a new tutor with Open World Academy, you support our virtual English teachers in providing varied learning pathways for students of the English language from all over the globe. Each week you will provide exceptional tutoring experiences to 15-30 English learners in one-hour virtual sessions. This is a full-time, flexible hourly position that will range from 30 to 40 hours per week, or more as you build a strong learner network. Our one-year experienced tutors average 45 hours per week, scheduling tutoring sessions based on the needs of the learner. To start, you will work with one of our experienced tutors to schedule three to five sessions daily to help you adjust to the demands of the sessions. After the three-week training period, you will be able to schedule your own sessions but will still be able to reach out to your experienced tutoring partner. The starting wage is $22 per hour-long session, with monthly bonus opportunities ranging from $100 to $1,000 based on positive reviews from your learners. Occasionally, last-minute tutoring needs will be posted on our learner contact site. These tutoring sessions will pay more due to the immediate need. There are numerous opportunities for professional development offered by Open World Academy, and as you progress through development opportunities, you may build the skills necessary to become one of our choice virtual English teachers. Please see the attached packet for further details on getting started with our team. We look forward to gaining another valuable member. Sincerely, Jack Skelton Talent Manager Open World AcademyGetting Started With Open World Academy Comnoctivity As an employee of Open World Academy, you are required to meet certain technological requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, or Windows 7 or, If a Mac user, capability to run Windows and Ofice applications through Bootcamp or Parallels 2.0 GB of system memory (RAM) Single-core processor at 24 GHz or multi-core processor m 1.8 CHE [ manufactured on or after 2004) High-speed Internet mooess (20 Mops, Iminimum] . A working headset and'or microphone for voice communication A minimum screen resolution of 1024x758 Applications Open World Academy requires employees to use the provided web and desktop applications for work. Professional Development Open World Academy offers numerous professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff. Within our Academy website, there are several links to video seminars relating to a variety of education-related topics. These are free to all faculty and stall. In addition to our extensive training videos, full-time stall have the opportunity to apply for a 3500 scholarship to be applied to education-related seminars, conferences, or continuing education opportunities of their choosing. Employee Benefits Health Insurance Open World Academy offers a competitive health benefits package. Health Insurance benefits for the employee are deducted from each bi-weekly pay period In the amount off $150. Spouses may be added to the health insurance package in the amount of $75. Additional dependents (Including spouse] may be added in as a family package for a total premium cost of $300 bi-weekly. Dental Insurance Open World Academy does not currently offer dental Insurance.Big Company Global 100 WAI EL New York, NY Greetings! Big Company Global would like to extend an employment opportunity to you for the position of social media specialist. As you know, social media is the primary avenue for most marketing today, and Big Company Global is aggressively pursuing that targeted market. As a remote employee, you will work with our marketing team and department managers to craft our brand masanging through all forms of social media. You wil be responsible for maintaining these shes to create excitement and interest in our company and our global Initiatives. The base salary for this position is $38,000 pald bi-weekly, with the option for bonuses dependent upon managerial reviews and tracked consumer social media feedback. This position allows for flex time days to be used at your discretion. Big Company Global also offers a compelltive benefits package including health insurance, dental, and employer-matched 401 (k)program Benefit summary Health Insurance Bi-weekly Employee Contribution (30-day waiting period) Employee $150 Employee and one dependent: $300 Family: $400 Dental Insurance Bl-weekly Employee Contribution (30-day waiting period) Employe $20 Employee and one dependent: $40 Family: $60 401 (k) Matching [after 1 year of service] . Employer to provide a 100%% match on all employee contributions up to 5% of gross annual income We look forward to working with you to provide the best Big Company Global service possible. Binoorely Karen Plant HR OfficerTelegraph Gazette 1 Newspaper Drive Kansas City, MO Greetings! It is our distinct pleasure to offer you the position of feature journalist for our daily newspaper, the Telegraph Gazette. Our newspaper has a daily distribution of 27,000 and a Sunday distribution of 34,000. As a feature writer, you will be out in our community, tracking the idea and telling the story to connect our readers to the world around them. This position will involve some travel, and basic expenses are paid for by the company when necessary. The starting salary for this position is $27,000 per year pald on a weekly basis. As a member of Independent Publishing Inc. our employees have a collectively inegotiated benefits package that will be re-negotiated in 3 years. This benefits package Includes 3 weeks oil paid vacation, 10 floating paid holidays, health insurance, vision and dental Insurance, as well as a 40 1 (k) plan with a 3%% employer match. Please see the mitached benefits sheet for more Information on the contributions and allowances of these benchits. We look forward to welcoming you to our writing team and connecting you to our growing community- Sincerely. Larry Lewin Editor, Telegraph GazetteThe Independent Publishing Inc. collective bargaining agreement provides the following benefits package: Hoalthcaro Feel Good HMO is offered to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 20 hours per week on average. There is no deductible, and the cost is $20 for the employee, deducted weekly from your paycheck. For employee and spouse, the cost is $37/weck; for employee, spouse, and dependents, the cost is $35 wack. Vision See Better Vision Care is offered to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week. This vision plan costs $10 monthly for employee-only coverage. Dependents and spouses can join the plan for an additional $1 each per month. Each person enroled In the plan is entitled to two annual visits and one pair of glasses on contact lens allowance up to $300 per person. There are $25 copayments for each visit Dontal Choppers Dental Care Is offered to al ful-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week. Employee-only dental coverage is deductible and copayment-free for a monthly cost of $1.23. Spouses and dependents can be added to the plan for $1.23'month each. Retirement All employees are eligible to contribute to a 40 ijk) through one of our three partnered providers. There is a maximum 395 annual salary match available from Independent Publishing Inc.Fictional Marketing Fim, Inc. 1234 Graduation Street Los Angeles, CA Dear Student, It is my distinct pleasure to offer you the role of graphic designer I at Fictional Marketing Firm, Inc.! As a full-time, exempt employee, you wil receive starting pay of $18.75hr. Responsibilities Include: Illustration and concept sketches for development and mockups Design and layout of print and digital marketing materials Creation of digital infographics and motion graphics Asslating In maintaining brand identities of clients Fictional Marketing Fim offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental, and employer-matched 401(k) program. Benefit summary below: Dental Insurance Bi-weekly Employee Contribution (30-day waiting period) Employee $20 Employee and one dependent: $40 Family: 960 Health Insurance Bi-weekdy Employee Contribution (80-day waiting period) Employa $150 Employee and one dependent: $300 Family: $400 401[h) Matching (after 1 year of service) . Employer to provide a 100%% match on all employee contributions up to 5% off gross annual income In addition to competitive benefits, Fictional Marketing Firm offers 80 hours of paid time off per year. We also perform yearly employee reviews and offer regular bonuses for exceptional performance. We look forward to your response and hope you'll choose to make us a part of your career. All the best, Bob EmithPID. BOX 1214 New York, NY It is my pleasure to extend an invitation to join our team in a salaried web designer with Web United. Your unique talents will certainly be an asset to us as you design webshes for various small businesses. You will work closely with the smal business owner to better understand their business structure, pools, and vision for the future. You will than design a website for that business and mika adjustments is necessary within a three-month window for each project. Follow-up maintenance of the website will beon an ma-needed basis. Web designon wlba phon 5-7 clients at any time and are expected to be in contact with customers a minimum of 2 times par wick with a deliverable schedule for milestones. The starting annual salary is $34,170 with the opportunity to mam bonuses ininging from $50 to $500 par project dependent upon the success and timeline of each individual project. Web United is a remote access company, and our employees are supacted to provide their own web design equipment. You will need the appropriate tools to successfully complete this job. Web United will provide a $1,000 annual allowance for the purchase, maintenance, or upgrade of computer systems related to the job We know that your specific skill set will benefit our client base, and we look forward to having you join our team. Your benefits package ta attached. Patty Mayor HA Web UnitedWeb United is pleased to offer a comprehensivein benefits package including medical, daniel, and vision care. 30-day waiting period Bingle paper Single payer and Family plan Premium deduction 8125 panod Co-pay per person 125 par visit Deductible 82,800 par your man 83 000 par your mix out of pocket out of pocket out of poor Dental and Vision Insurance 30-day waiting period Bingle paper Single payer and Family plan Premium deduction $15 par withly Pay panod Co-pay por pursion 840 par visit Maximum Blowange $2 500 82.500 82 600U-Nik Productions 2100 Blicon Ave. Ban Financiaco, CA Greetings! It is my pleasure to offer you the position of concept artist with U-Nik Productions. Your skills and talents is shown in your demo noels have placed you in the top tier of candidates, and wa think you would be in good fitfor our new and growing company- As a level 1 concept artist, you will be responsible for creating anet models from rough sketch In pre-production through production and post-production. You wil collaborate with skilled peers In your field to craft the overall design and vision set by the production team. Our U-Nik foam approach takes place entirely in our U-Nik production facility where many of our designers not only work, but live. One of the U-Nik things about our developing company is our on-site facility, which offers a complete immersion experience. We have dormitory housing, a cafe, lifestyle lounge, medical clinic, commodities shop, and gaming facility all housed in one space that will allow you to live, work, and play all under the same root. The starting salary for this position is $37 000. We also offer supplemental health insurance stipends in the amount of $120 per calendar month should your needs extend beyond the services our medical clinic can provide. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. NIK L President LNik ProductionsBenefit Summary River Bend Elementary Chelmsford School District Medical HMO Green Full-time hourly and salaried employees are eligible for HMO Green. Employees on this plan are immediately covered, as are dependents under age 26 and spouses. The average bi-weekly cost to employees as individuals is $32; employee and spouse coverage is $64; employee and full-family cost is $98 bi-weekly. This plan provides quality care from a vast list of network physicians. Your primary care physician must write a referral to specialists. There is a $20 co-pay for routine care, a $50 co-pay for walk-in and specialists, and a $150 co-pay for emergency room visits. Green Choice Full-time hourly and salaried employees are eligible for HMO Green. Employees on this plan are immediately covered, while spouse and dependent coverage begins three months into employment. The bi-weekly cost to employees as individuals is $32; employee and spouse coverage is $64; employee and full-family cost is $98 bi-weekly. Preventive and routine visits are 100% covered, with no co-pay. Walk-in co-pay is $20; emergency room visits are $25. There is a $1,500 deductible per plan. Vision Full-time hourly and salaried employees are eligible for low-employee-cost vision coverage. Employee coverage is $1.30 bi-weekly; employee and spouse is $2.75 bi- weekly, employee and dependents under 26 years of age is $2.90 bi-weekly; employee and family (including spouse and children) is $5.00 bi-weekly. Dental Dental insurance is provided at no cost to the employee. Dental coverage extends to spouse and dependents at no cost to the employee. Life Full-time salaried employees have the option to participate in life insurance coverage partially funded by the employer after six months of employment. Life insurance coverage amounts to 2x the annual salary of the employee and comes at no cost to the employee. Higher coverage can be purchased by the employee through the employer provider, but it will require the employee to cover premium amounts that are above the calculated premium for 2x the employee's salary