For most
people, making a decision for a job is not an easy task. Whether the decision
is about navigating yourself into the corporate world for the first time or
about changing your career, there are a number of things to consider before
making a final decision for yourself. Below are a few questions that you should
ask yourself before going for a job interview.
1 - Are
you ready to wake up and leave for job every day?
There are
so many people who wake up every day and leave for their job which they have
been doing for the last 20-30 years. The reason is simple; they love their job.
When you
know that you are passionate about doing something that will make you happy,
your work will never bestressful for you. So think beforehand about the job
that you are planning for and if it has the potential that you seek, then do
your best in the interview.
2 - Is
this job a temporary solution for you or is this a place to build a career?
You need
to make up your mind about whether this job is going to help you build a career
path or if it is only going to pay for your utility bills. Knowing the answer
to this before a job interview is important as it helps you to determine what
you expect from that particular job.
3 - Will
the job be sufficient enough to finance your living expenses?
It is
important to get some information about the salary package being offered by a
particular job offer. Even if there is no information posted about salary in a
job posting, there are a number of websites, like Glassdoor, where you can get
information regarding salary ranges of that particular job posting.
Some jobs
may seem ideal, especially if it's an entry level job, but it is important to
make sure that you can meet your ends with it. In other words, it pays for your
living expense.
4 - Are
you sure that the commute is worth it?
The
commute can be a major pain depending on where you live and where your work is.
You may be living an hour away from your work which will mean that it takes you
an hour to reach your work and an hour to get back. You must decide whether
this is a sacrifice that you are willing to make.
5 - Will
you be proud of yourself?
The
question is, if you get this job, will you be happy and excited to share this
news with your family and friends? If the answer to this is yes, then you are
certainly going to enjoy doing that job. However, if the answer is no, then it
is definitely not a good sign.
You must
make sure if the work, that you will do, will make you feel good about yourself
or not.
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