Looking for a new job?
Make a list.
You’ve heard it before – lists are the epitome of
organization for any endeavor. They help
you plan. They help you think. They help you accomplish things and get rid
of what’s been on your plate. Take into
consideration the power of list making when you begin a new job search. It will make a big difference in the outcome.
You started your search for a reason. Maybe you need better
hours, or better pay, or better balance.
Maybe you are looking for an organization that offers more opportunity
for challenge or managing others. Maybe
you are looking for a different position altogether, or maybe you are looking
to move geographically. Chances are
there are things you want to change, and things you want to stay the same. Writing these things down helps you remember
why you started, so that you don’t find yourself in another job hunt in a year
or two.
Before you apply – write down 5-10 things that you ENJOY
about your current work situation, and then 5-10 things you would change if you
could. Whittle down each list until you
are left with 3-5 things you simply cannot live without. The deal-breakers, so
to speak. Now, as you job search, do NOT
sacrifice those things. Any time we get
caught up in making a change, we tend to get swept into the excitement of it
and the more likely we are to want to change things for the sake of
change. Chances are if you go that
route, change for the sake of change will only lead to you wanting more change
down the road.
Each time you are presented with a job opportunity, take out
your list. Do you have any reasons to
believe the opportunity will not accommodate the things on your list? If so, don’t apply or don’t accept the
offer. Let your list guide your decision
and don’t sacrifice the things on your list.
Hold out for something that you truly believe will fulfill your dreams
and desires.
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