Are you out and about looking for a job or career from sun up to sun down? Are you searching all the on-line job sites, talking to people, and signing up with career centers nationwide? Those are all good steps to get you closer to your dream career but there may be something that may be hindering you....YOU!
The amount of time that you spend focusing on you can either harm or help your job search. Exactly what do I mean? Before you research the company you must Re-search yourself. Yes, you are apart of the puzzle. Here are some questions to answer as you to Re-search YOU before you search for the company.
1. What kind of company do you want to work for? Do you work best in large firms or a more intimate settings? If you're a person that likes to know everyone in the company and feels most productive in smaller crowds a smaller company may work best for your. If you're one who likes the idea of being a part of a major team, expansion, large think tanks and a corporate feel then you may propser more in a larger firm. Also think about your future desires. Is flexibility for family obligations important to you? Global opportunities? Promotion? Getting a handle on the importance of these issues now will help you identify the company that is right for you.
2. What type of office requirements will make you most productive? For example, what hours during the day are you most productive? This will help you identify employers that may accomodate you and receive the maximum output from you. Is it important to you that the office staff work a team or do you prefer individuals to be responsible for their assignments?
3. What type of management style do you prefer? Are you one who enjoys a macro or micro management style? Are you looking to be given additional responsiblities or just complete your assignments and go home. You'll need to keep an eye open for opportunities where you can flourish and won't be considered agressive or brown nosing or even worse on the opposite end the spectrum just getting by or lazy.
4. What is your dominate strength that any company you work with will not be able to do without? What is that one thing that makes you the standout in your field? Begin thinking of examples of where you've exercised that skill. Then brain storm how you might use that skill to enhance any company that you apply with.
5. What is my salary range? What is the lowest offer that you'll accept in order to meet your basic needs? What is your dream range that will send your heart soring and set you in a comfortable standard of living? There's more to this salary search and negotiations that we'll discuss specifially in another blog. For now, think on your range because even if employers don't post this information, they expect you to know what's customary.
Stay tuned for additional questions to ask yourself and steps to make your career search work for you. For more useful information check out our website at www.curtisandmeichelle.com.
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