07/04/2023
BE ADVISED
Whenever I see this image on anyone's wall I visualize an excited employee, family and friends. But another thought will always cross my mind consciously or Unconsciously that leads me to pray for the person who might have made a bad move. Well, more often than not the move is good but on several occasions someone makes a bad move. What should you do to avoid regrettable career moves?
1. Be clear on your career growth path so you don't move around aimlessly.
2. Consult your mentors on career change decisions you wish to make.
3. Ask yourself what is in the job for you before you accept an offer. How does the role challenge you to grow and if so, is it in the direction you had envisioned in your plan?
4. Conduct a thorough background check on the Business stability, Leadership, Culture, Turnover rates, Employee Wellness, Practices around Worklife balance/Integration, Promotion, Growth ladder, the to be line manager etc
5. If possible contact former employees to get the real feedback on the work environment.
6. Observe and do not ignore the red flags you see during interviews. If they cannot make decisions to hire or not to hire, they interview you for one role and days later they change to another & another....there is a decision making issue within.
7. During your physical interviews take time to walk around the business ( If permitted), ask to be taken through the processing plant if its a manufacturing facility and keenly observe how things are done. Wisely listen to the business performance and employee satisfaction tone & language the employees use. You might possibly over hear something that will save your life.
8. Ask hard questions during your interview, Business performance, Turnover rate, Departmental structure, Organizational structure, challenges you are expected to come and handle, is that a new role or a backfill, If a backfill why did the other person leave, dig into policies around Leave, Performance management, promotion, succession planning etc. That will help you gather some inside information before making a decision.
9. Go online and search for the business rating. Sites like Glassdoor will be helpful. Don't ignore what you see online you need that information to make decisions.
10. Above all pray for God's will. Not all lucrative jobs are good for you. Ask for His will and don't ignore that still small voice. Sometimes God may allow you into a tough job for a brief divine assignment and your impact will be great. Other times he will warn you ahead of time. The choice is yours!
All the best as you search for a job and as you work 👍
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