Possible signs it might turn out to be a bad job - Sterling Career Concepts

Possible signs it might turn out to be a bad job Possible signs it might turn out to be a bad job Whether you’ve been job searching for two weeks or six months â€" or perhaps you’re employed and have been approached by another company to interview for a potential opportunity â€" it’s important to do your own due diligence and decide whether or not the opportunity is a good one for you. While it may be tempting to happily accept any offer of employment after an extended job search, you owe it to yourself to pay attention to possible signs that it might turn out to be a bad job. • During the interview process, try to get a sense of employee morale. Ask your interviewer how long he/she has been with the company and what he/she likes about working there. Inquire as to why the position is open. Delicately ask questions to gauge whether there is a high level of turnover for this role or in this group. • Research the company online, but take it with a grain of salt as disgruntled employees often voice their comments the loudest. • It may be set up to be a frustrating no-win situation if it sounds like the role has an irrational amount of responsibilities, tight deadlines, or little to no staff. If the work dynamic raises red flags in your mind before you’ve even started in the position, pay attention to those warning signs. Ask the hard questions. As badly as you want to accept a new position, it’s better to find out now rather than two months into it and be forced to return looking for another position.