| Learning about you.
It may sound simplistic but how many times in the course
of your career and indeed your life have you wondered
- do they know me at all or do they see me in the same
way as I see myself?
It is often difficult to communicate effectively what
it is you are looking for in a job and harder too to
find a position that will provide you with the satisfaction
and stimulation you need to perform well within your
role.
Each situation is different and many people feel that
they have limited options regarding the type of role
they may seek. If you have worked in a particular field
for the greater part of your career, have a significant
mortgage and are paying school/college fees for your
children, it's likely that you won't be inclined to
break the mould and risk going after an ideal position
when there are roles available within your field of
experience.
Black and White it is not. With every job search there
are considerations to be taken into account amongst
which are family obligations, financial commitments,
experience, qualifications and job stability amongst
others.
Therefore it is important that you take the time to
evaluate your circumstances in addition to your needs
and your wants. Think about all aspects of the job taking
into account the following considerations:
- What do you like and dislike about your present
position.
- What factors about the organisation do you like
/ dislike?
- How do you relate to your Manager and colleagues?
- What are the promotional prospects in this position?
- What have you achieved thus far in your career and
what ambitions have yet to be fulfilled?
- What hours do you work and how do they affect your
personal life?
- Where is the job based and what travel is involved
in getting to and from work?
Although salary is obviously a consideration we haven't
mentioned it here because first and foremost you must
establish what you need from your new position.
Putting a price on your job will rule in and out positions
that may or may not be suitable. Very often we have
been told 'I can't go for that position as it is outside
my scope - look at the salary'.
It is more important to create an opportunity based
on your experience and skills and then once you have
secured an interested employer. At this point you may
begin to talk about money but from an entirely different
prospective once you have established your potential
as a candidate.
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