Monster has listed some questions that everyone should ask themselves before accepting any new job. Do you agree or disagree with this list below. What would you add?
By: Chrissy Scivicque @ Monster College
- Is this a long-term career move? If not, what does this position offer in the way of experience and/or connections that will put me in a better position for achieving my long-term career goals in the future? How long do I need to stay in order to gain these advantages?
- If this is a short-term career move, what is the purpose of it? Am I running away from something I DON’T want or running towards something I DO want?
- Does this position challenge my mental abilities?
- Am I capable of, and comfortable with, doing the tasks for which I would be responsible?
- Do I fully understand the expectations of the role?
- Will the company provide me with the necessary resources to be successful?
- Does this position utilize my talents and skills?
- Will I be able to offer a valuable contribution?
- Will I be proud to be associated with the company’s brand, product and/or services?
- Does the company culture appear to be in line with my values?
- Is the office location a comfortable distance from home? Will the commute potentially be a problem and if so, how will I overcome it?
- Have my interactions with other employees been comfortable and friendly?
- Can I envision feeling at home with the other employees socially?
- Does my direct supervisor appear to be a supportive individual from whom I can learn?
- Is the work environment conducive to my own work style?
- Will the work feel professionally satisfying?
- Financially, will this job provide me with a desirable lifestyle? If not, does it have the potential to in the future?
- Will the benefits package meet my needs?
- Is there opportunity for future professional growth?
- Are there any potential problems I can foresee in accepting this job? If so, how will I avoid them and/or overcome them?
I’m not posting about adding any questions. This post is a comment on some of these question. I don’t feel that questions 12 through 16 are answerable before taking the position. At least not to a comfortable degree of satisfaction.
I remember having a trainer, who later became a supervisor. As a trainer, he barely passed on the minimum to get the class to the floor. As a supervisor, it seemed to be a case of knowing how, but not able to explain how. This wasn’t something that would appear before accepting the position.