offer-comparison-analyzer
Compare multiple job offers side-by-side with total compensation analysis
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/paramchoudhary/resumeskills --skill offer-comparison-analyzer- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads offer-comparison-analyzer automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
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SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Offer Comparison Analyzer
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when the user:
- Has multiple job offers to compare
- Needs to evaluate total compensation
- Wants to make a data-driven job decision
- Is weighing different opportunities
- Mentions: "compare offers", "multiple offers", "which job", "offer comparison", "deciding between jobs"
Core Capabilities
- Compare total compensation across offers
- Evaluate non-monetary factors
- Create weighted decision frameworks
- Calculate true offer value
- Identify hidden costs and benefits
- Guide the decision-making process
The Comparison Challenge
The Problem: Comparing offers is hard because:
- Different compensation structures
- Non-monetary factors matter
- Hidden benefits and costs
- Emotional factors cloud judgment
- Information asymmetry
The Solution: Systematic comparison framework that considers:
- Total compensation (not just salary)
- Career growth potential
- Work-life factors
- Risk assessment
- Personal values alignment
Total Compensation Calculator
Components to Include
Cash Compensation:
- Base salary
- Signing bonus (one-time)
- Annual bonus (target %)
- Commission (for sales roles)
- Relocation assistance
Equity Compensation:
- Stock options (value = current price - strike price)
- RSUs (value = current price × shares)
- Vesting schedule
- Refresh grant expectations
Benefits Value:
- Health insurance (employer contribution)
- 401(k) match
- HSA/FSA contributions
- Life/disability insurance
- Other insurance benefits
Perks Value:
- Vacation days (can assign $ value)
- Remote work (saves commute costs)
- Professional development budget
- Equipment/office stipend
- Meals, gym, etc.
Calculation Template
OFFER A - TOTAL COMPENSATION
CASH
Base Salary: $150,000
Signing Bonus (year 1 only): $25,000
Target Bonus (15%): $22,500
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Cash Compensation: $197,500 (year 1)
$172,500 (ongoing)
EQUITY
RSU Grant: $200,000 over 4 years
Annual Value: $50,000
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Equity Compensation: $50,000/year
BENEFITS
401(k) Match (4%): $6,000
Health Insurance: $15,000 (employer portion)
HSA Contribution: $1,000
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Benefits Value: $22,000/year
PERKS
Vacation: 20 days (vs 10 standard)
Extra 10 days × ~$575/day: $5,750 value
Remote Work Savings: $3,000 (commute, lunch)
Professional Dev: $2,000 budget
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Perks Value: $10,750/year
TOTAL YEAR 1: $280,250
TOTAL ONGOING: $255,250/year
Side-by-Side Comparison Template
# OFFER COMPARISON
| | Company A | Company B | Notes |
|--------------------------|-----------|-----------|-------|
| **CASH** | | | |
| Base Salary | $150,000 | $160,000 | B +$10K |
| Signing Bonus | $25,000 | $10,000 | A +$15K |
| Target Bonus | 15% | 10% | A +$6.5K |
| **Cash Total (Yr 1)** | $197,500 | $186,000 | A +$11.5K |
| | | | |
| **EQUITY** | | | |
| Grant Value (4yr) | $200,000 | $300,000 | B +$100K |
| Annual Equity | $50,000 | $75,000 | B +$25K |
| | | | |
| **BENEFITS** | | | |
| 401(k) Match | 4% | 6% | B +$3.2K |
| Health Insurance | Good | Premium | B better |
| PTO | 20 days | Unlimited | Varies |
| | | | |
| **TOTAL COMP (Yr 1)** | $280,250 | $285,000 | B +$4.7K |
| **TOTAL COMP (Ongoing)** | $255,250 | $275,000 | B +$19.7K |
Non-Monetary Factor Framework
Career Growth (Weight: High)
Questions to Consider:
- Which role offers more learning?
- Which company/brand helps future job search?
- Which has better promotion track?
- Which offers more scope/responsibility?
- Which manager will develop you more?
Scoring:
Company A: Growth Score
- Learning opportunity: 8/10
- Brand/resume value: 7/10
- Promotion potential: 6/10
- Scope: 8/10
Average: 7.25/10
Company B: Growth Score
- Learning opportunity: 7/10
- Brand/resume value: 9/10
- Promotion potential: 8/10
- Scope: 7/10
Average: 7.75/10
Work-Life Balance (Weight: Personal)
Factors:
- Expected hours
- Remote/hybrid flexibility
- Vacation usage culture
- On-call requirements
- Travel requirements
- Commute time
Team & Culture (Weight: High)
Factors:
- Manager quality (crucial!)
- Team health/dynamics
- Company culture fit
- DEI considerations
- Company stability/growth
- Values alignment
Risk Assessment (Weight: Medium)
Startup vs. Established:
- Funding runway
- Market position
- Company trajectory
- Equity risk (could be worth $0)
Questions:
- What happens if company struggles?
- How stable is this role?
- What's the severance policy?
Weighted Decision Matrix
Step 1: Define Your Priorities
Factor Weight
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Total Compensation 25%
Career Growth 25%
Work-Life Balance 20%
Team & Culture 20%
Location/Commute 10%
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Total: 100%
Step 2: Score Each Factor
Company A Company B
Factor Score (1-10)
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Compensation 7 8
Career Growth 7 8
Work-Life 8 6
Team & Culture 9 7
Location 8 5
Step 3: Calculate Weighted Score
Company A:
(7 × 0.25) + (7 × 0.25) + (8 × 0.20) + (9 × 0.20) + (8 × 0.10)
= 1.75 + 1.75 + 1.60 + 1.80 + 0.80
= 7.70
Company B:
(8 × 0.25) + (8 × 0.25) + (6 × 0.20) + (7 × 0.20) + (5 × 0.10)
= 2.00 + 2.00 + 1.20 + 1.40 + 0.50
= 7.10
Result: Company A scores higher (7.70 vs 7.10)
Red Flags to Watch
In the Offer
- ❌ Vague bonus language ("up to 20%")
- ❌ Equity with no liquidity path
- ❌ High base but no equity (at startup)
- ❌ Cliff longer than 1 year
- ❌ Vesting acceleration absent
- ❌ Non-compete restrictions
- ❌ Verbal promises not in writing
About the Company
- ❌ High turnover (check LinkedIn)
- ❌ Recent layoffs or reorgs
- ❌ Manager seems checked out
- ❌ Glassdoor patterns in bad reviews
- ❌ Funding concerns
- ❌ Unclear path to profitability
About the Role
- ❌ Vague responsibilities
- ❌ Role seems to change during interviews
- ❌ Red flags in why position is open
- ❌ No growth path discussed
- ❌ Unrealistic expectations set
Questions to Ask Yourself
The Gut Check
- Which offer excites me more?
- Which would I regret not taking?
- Which aligns with my 5-year goals?
- Which would I brag about to friends?
The Monday Morning Test
- Which job do I want to wake up for?
- Which team do I want to work with?
- Which problems do I want to solve?
The Learning Test
- Where will I grow more?
- Which skills will I develop?
- Which looks better on my resume in 3 years?
The Risk Test
- What's the downside of each?
- Which failure would I regret more?
- What's my backup plan for each?
Output Format
When comparing offers:
# JOB OFFER COMPARISON
## Offers Being Compared
- **Offer A:** [Role] at [Company]
- **Offer B:** [Role] at [Company]
## Total Compensation Comparison
| Component | Offer A | Offer B | Difference |
|-----------|---------|---------|------------|
| Base | $X | $X | |
| Bonus | $X | $X | |
| Equity (annual) | $X | $X | |
| Benefits | $X | $X | |
| **Year 1 Total** | $X | $X | |
| **Ongoing Total** | $X | $X | |
## Non-Monetary Comparison
| Factor | Offer A | Offer B | Notes |
|--------|---------|---------|-------|
| Career Growth | X/10 | X/10 | |
| Work-Life | X/10 | X/10 | |
| Team/Culture | X/10 | X/10 | |
| Risk Level | X/10 | X/10 | |
## Weighted Analysis
Using your priorities:
- Offer A Score: X.XX
- Offer B Score: X.XX
## Key Differences
1. [Key difference 1]
2. [Key difference 2]
3. [Key difference 3]
## Recommendation
Based on your stated priorities of [X, Y, Z], **Offer [A/B]** appears to be the stronger choice because:
- [Reason 1]
- [Reason 2]
- [Reason 3]
## Things to Clarify Before Deciding
- [ ] [Question for Company A]
- [ ] [Question for Company B]
## Negotiation Opportunities
- [Opportunity 1]
- [Opportunity 2]
Comparison Checklist
- ✅ Calculated total comp (not just base)
- ✅ Included equity with realistic valuation
- ✅ Factored in benefits value
- ✅ Considered tax implications
- ✅ Weighted non-monetary factors
- ✅ Assessed career growth potential
- ✅ Evaluated team and manager quality
- ✅ Checked company stability/risk
- ✅ Aligned with personal priorities
- ✅ Gut-checked the decision
FAQ
What does the offer-comparison-analyzer skill do?
Compare multiple job offers side-by-side with total compensation analysis
How do I install offer-comparison-analyzer?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/paramchoudhary/resumeskills --skill offer-comparison-analyzer in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/offer-comparison-analyzer/ (personal) or .claude/skills/offer-comparison-analyzer/ (project).
Which AI agents can use offer-comparison-analyzer?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is offer-comparison-analyzer safe to install?
Security partners have reviewed it: Gen Agent Trust Hub passed; Socket passed; Snyk passed; Runlayer flagged items to review; ZeroLeaks passed. As with any skill, read the SKILL.md and bundled scripts before installing.
Who maintains offer-comparison-analyzer?
It is published by paramchoudhary in paramchoudhary/resumeskills. It has 9,452 recorded installs.
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