One of the most nerve-racking steps on the trail to a new job is near the end of the path: deciding whether to accept an offer. If you have been looking for a job for an extended period of time, your instinct may be to accept the offer even if you feel it is lacking in some way. Some job seekers turn down offers because of compensation only, even though the offer may be suitable in other ways. Job seekers can make unnecessary, costly mistakes during this vitally important stage.