Step 7 select & beyond
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This document contains information from a career guidance website about various steps and tips for selecting a new career, conducting interviews, evaluating job offers, and preparing for future career changes. It discusses following up with employers for 7 weeks after an interview, writing a proposal to employers, evaluating verbal offers, determining if a job is the right fit and calling, negotiating salary and expenses, maintaining job search efforts, and continuing to develop skills and networks for future opportunities. The document emphasizes finding a good fit, serving employers well, and trusting God's guidance in career decisions.
Step 7 select & beyond
- 1. www.CrossroadsCareer.org step 7 selecting walk in good works
- 2. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Review 1. What is the question you should always ask at the end of the interview? 2. What does PPQ stand for? 3. What % of what the employer is looking for is skills and what % is fit for the organization? 4. Name one types of interview. 5. What is a step in the Post Interview phase?
- 5. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Get an Offer Follow-up every week for 7 weeks. Polite Persistence If you get another offer, tell them. Ways to follow-up without nagging: Questions? Question! Article Page 62
- 6. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Make an Offer (WoW) Write a one-page proposal. Describe their needs. Describe your best services. Outline recommended work plan. Describe the results they can expect. Seek to talk through the proposal with them. Page 62
- 7. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Evaluate an Offer - Verbal • Listen attentively • Take notes & repeat details to clarify • Ask for it to be put into writing • Do not debate or negotiate • Do not accept or decline • Ask when a decision is needed, agree on a definitive date & time Page 63
- 8. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Is this God’s Calling? • Compare offer to your pages 8 and 9. • Take time away to think. • Talk about it. • Not at peace? Don’t take the offer. • Do what you believe God wants you to do. • Ask: Am I taking the job out of faith vs fear? Page 63
- 12. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Other things to consider • Traveling – their credit card or yours? • Traveling – how quickly are expense reports turned around? • Commission jobs – are initial funds a draw on future commission?
- 13. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Win - Win • Not - they win, you lose • Not - you win, they lose • Not - compromise, each gets half • But - collaborate for a win-win • Know what you need • Know what they want • Do your homework – www.Salary.com (Google: Indeed <job title> salary <town>) • Establish your value first – what you do best/they need most • Negotiate interests, not positions • Focus on WE, not just ME Page 66
- 14. www.CrossroadsCareer.org When You Get Back to Them • Express interest in the job and company • Agree this is a fit both ways • Repeat what they offered • Ask if they can do any better on the salary • Do NOT accept the job until everything has been negotiated
- 15. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Not It? Learn from experience. Does No mean No? Other jobs a better fit? Respond with grace. Keep the relationships. Remember best decisions end with the word “No!” Try to have 2 more opportunities developing. Review Steps 1 and 2 Page 67
- 16. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Got It? Getting a good start in a new job is the most important step of this walk. • Job Success Is Spelled JOB • J for Joy in your job – rejoice always • O for Obedience – serve with sincerity • B for Doing your Best – be excellent at what you do • Pass It Forward • Praise God!!!!! • Celebrate!!!!! • Write thank you notes to all who helped • Help others through crossroads in their careers Page 67
- 17. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Prepare for Your Next Career Crossing Job Security does NOT come from a company, an industry, or job title Average job lasts < 3 years • 13+ Jobs per Career • Write new STAR stories • Update your master resume (LinkedIn) and reference list • Keep skills up, experience current • Keep networking to expand your contacts • Continue deepening relationship with God Page 68
- 18. www.CrossroadsCareer.org End of the Class – What Are Your Feelings About Tomorrow? • Excitement? • Fear? • Anxious? • Prepared confidence?
- 19. www.CrossroadsCareer.org Congratulations What do you do next? Goal for next week? Help needed? Coaching? Group study? Support group? Page 69
- 21. www.CrossroadsCareer.org • Maintain a job search calendar (structure & certainty) • Continue meeting (accountability group / C3G)? • Grow skills every month (article re: free training, Professor Messer, Goodwill, etc.)
- 22. www.CrossroadsCareer.org LinkedIn • Profile Basics • How to Search • Purpose of Groups & Following Companies • Hole in Access to 3rd level +