Employment opportunities will always exist, regardless of the economic scenario of the country or company. Even if new jobs do not appear on a large scale, sometimes people will always leave vacant places for retirement or moving in the market, so in a crisis, you can change jobs. The secret to a successful career is planning. When people have a plan behind every step they take, especially in more uncertain times like what we’re going through.
The career plan is the most important point in professional life. And yours is all about you. This is your responsibility. It is important that you know what you want and set benchmarks so that, given these deadlines, you can safely position yourself in the face of an emerging opportunity. But first, do an in-depth analysis of the four aspects of this decision:
1. Moment of movement
What is motivating you to accept the proposal? Does this movement need to happen now? What level of risk are you taking? In the current company, is there any chance that you will lose your job? Is this movement, in some way, a way for you to reach the maximum position you want to occupy in your career?
2. Situation of the future employer
Why is the company hiring? What is the risk of losing your job in this new company? Is there a lot of turnover in it? Is the organization economically healthy? Why is the vacancy open? How solid is the project or area you will be part of?
3. Reputation and organizational climate
In the company you want to work in, do people feel fulfilled in any way? What are the company’s attractions, besides the salary? What is the management style? How is the organization seen by the market? Will the movement mean a huge culture change for you?
4. Expectations about you
What do the company and the manager expect from the professional to be hired? Are you a family business that is becoming professional and you are the first professional hired in the market? What results do they expect you to deliver in the short, medium and long term? Do you feel prepared and able to meet those expectations?
Of course, no analysis will give you a 100% guarantee that this step will be successful. But a preliminary investigation will significantly reduce the risks of an erroneous decision. Collect this data in a conversation with a recruiter, in online surveys, or in a chat with current and former employees. You choose the most convenient and reliable means. The main thing is that this investigation takes place.
Don’t make such an important decision for your career without doing the least homework. After all, only you will feel the impacts of a disappointment or the right choice … Don’t forget that.