In this economy, healthcare job opportunities are hard to come by, and the same goes to call-center openings, HR jobs and accounting positions. So when you receive a job offer, you’ll want to accept it before they take it back!
Let’s slow things down. Your job will take up more than 1/3 of every weekday for the majority of your life. Making a rash decision could put you in a less-preferred or unhealthy work environment and it may not come with an easy exit strategy. Consider the following before you accept a job offer.
Company Culture
More than likely, you have done some research as to what this company does and what their mission statement is. You have probably been told many great things by the hiring manager. The truth is, you may have to do some extra digging to find out what it would really be like to work for this company. Searching for any reviews by past or current employees or even customers can help add another perspective.
Growth Potential
The values of a company could be a clue as to how you and your skill set are perceived. If you work for a sales-heavy business but you aren’t in sales, you won’t be valued the same as the people “making the company money” even though your role may be just as if not more valuable to the overall success of the company.
No matter how young or old you are, you deserve the opportunity to grow with a company at a pace that is proportionate to your work ethic and output for the company. Don’t allow yourself to become complacent just because your employer doesn’t see your full potential.
Travel/Commute
These things may seem like they are just “part of the job,” but the truth is, if you can’t handle the commute or travel required for a certain position, don’t put yourself through the stress. Keep in mind how much time it takes you to keep up with all of your necessary tasks and make sure this new position doesn’t conflict with them.
Work-Life Balance
Keep in mind the overall happiness of yourself and the ones around you when you are considering a new position. Ask yourself if you can fit this job around your life, or if you will have to fit your life around this new job. Your answer is a great indication as to whether or not you will be able to achieve a healthy work-life balance in this new role.
It is also good to remember you don’t have to navigate the job search alone. Management Registry Inc works with healthcare, correctional, call-center, HR, logistics, IT and finance professionals to find their dream jobs without the worries of the position being a good fit. If you are a driven professional in Louisville, KY looking for the next step in your career, reach out to Management Registry Inc today.