Career
StrataGems!
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Considering
the economy persists in speeding along despite warning signs of a slow
down, your future of employability looks bright.
However, the wattage of your brightness will depend if you choose
a stepping stone or dead-end job.
As you move from job to job along your career path, take into
consideration how your resume will look to prospective employers.
When you accept that next position, how will it look on your
resume – the next time you’re looking for a job?
A string of dead-end jobs, chronologically listed, can spell
trouble for you. How to
tell if your next job is a stepping stone rather than a dead-ender?
Ask these questions of yourself after an interview and before you
accept an offer: ·
Does
this position provide professional growth in pace with your profession? ·
Will
this position utilize as well as strengthen your cross-functional
skills? ·
Will
you have an opportunity to improve upon certain abilities, whether
technical, management or marketing oriented? ·
Will
your technology skills remain current or advance with the marketplace? ·
Does
the position encourage personal growth as well as professional growth? ·
Does
the position allow for you to live and work within your value system? ·
Does
the position complement your personality enhancing your working style? ·
Will
you maximize your strengths and increase your income? ·
Will
the position offer promotional opportunities in the future? ·
Does
the company “walk the talk” when encouraging work and life balance -
provide opportunities for additional time off, telecommuting, or flex
hours?
Talk to current and past employees as well as your interviewers to get
answers to your questions. Most
importantly, before you accept your next position, ensure your stepping
stone by asking yourself, “what is the next job that I will seek, once
I’m ready to move on from this one?”
Good Luck! Good
Luck - whatever your transition. And
may you live and work your passion - everyday! Warmest
Regards, Rosemary
Augustine |