5 tips for choosing the best job for you
It’s always exciting having job options to choose from, however having two or more job offers on the table can make it difficult to know which one is right to go for if there are pros and cons to each. Here are 5 top tips to help you with your decision.
Create a profile of your perfect job and employer:
Do this before you head for any interviews, this is also something we assess before we put you forward for a role. Consider what type of employer would be perfect for you and your work style. To do this, look at your current job and previous jobs that you have enjoyed the most and write them down. Ask yourself what elements you liked in each one and what you didn’t like so much. For example, are you looking for a better work-life balance? Are you looking to progress into a higher role?
It’s okay to say no:
Don’t be afraid to turn down a job offer that seems less than ideal. It’s not going to be for everyone, and other offers will come your way. You might be better off staying in your current job rather than rushing into a new one where you don’t like it and you’re back to where you started or even further back. Be honest with your recruiters and to the employers if they directly come to you to make an offer. If you need time to decide do this, then ask for it. However, don’t delay this by more than a day (or over a weekend) as it can lead to withdrawal of your offer by to the employer questioning your commitment.
Help recruiters find you:
Even though you have been for all of your interviews, the searching doesn’t stop there. There might be a job a recruiter is specifically working on which is ideal for you, yet you may be missing out on this opportunity because you have not kept your options open. Look at local recruitment agencies and create a LinkedIn account if you don’t have one already. Spending time to develop your LinkedIn profile and keeping it up to date means your next job might find you before you find it!
What is the manager and potential co-worker like?
Ultimately, one of the biggest factors of work happiness comes down to how well you get on with your manager and co-workers. When you go for your interview look at how everyone engages with you. Did they make you feel relaxed and make you feel like you weren’t even attending an interview? Could you learn from your potential manager? Although it is difficult to really get to know your potential colleagues, you can tell what type of team environment you could be working alongside.
Are you looking beyond the perks?
Without doubt each job will be different, and some companies go as far as having free health insurance, company car and childcare vouchers. Although these perks are great, it is easy to get swept away and ignore the aspects of the job and focus on the benefits it has to offer. Therefore, refer back to what led you to the job in the first place and made you hit that apply button. Of course, the benefits are a positive side to a job, however, they are not going to matter if you don’t enjoy your work.
It’s important to remember that unless you are sure about a role, you don’t have to take the first offer that comes your way. We strongly believe it’s about making sure the role AND company is right for you, rather than pushing you in a direction you don’t want to go in.
If you are still undecided on an offer, speak to your recruiter and ask for more information on the role in detail and see if this helps towards your decision.