I interviewed and let myself
get caught up in the excitement and ignored the nagging doubts that
told me the job responsibilities were not right. I accepted the job
offer, and spent most of the next 11 months hating my new job. It was a
great company, just a bad fit with my personality. I knew this AFTER I
started interviewing, but I found it hard to say no. If I had done my
research ahead of time, I never would have considered this opportunity.
Lesson: Research BEFORE you leap when you’re calm and rational and can
focus your time and energy on those specific companies and
opportunities where you’ll feel more of a fit.
You should answer these basic questions:
How large is the company?
What products/services do they offer?
Who are their competitors?
Where do they rank in their market?
What is their financial situation?
The advantages of knowing this information up front puts you in a power
position when you DO receive a call from an employer.
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