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You've just received a job offer, however... The company extending the offer isn't your top preference. You are still in the interview process with your most desired employer. What should you do? This topic can be sensitive, and opinions on it vary widely. Here is my perspective: As someone seeking employment, you are in essence the chief executive of your own career and life. It is your responsibility to gather all pertinent information, evaluate it comprehensively, and make the decision that is most beneficial for you. This is the same approach a CEO of any company you aspire to join would take. In practical terms, what does this imply? Personally, I would accept the offer from my second or third choice (provided I had informed my preferred employer of my other offer and I'm faced with an unextendable deadline). Subsequently, I would proceed with the interviews at my preferred company. Should I not secure the position at my top choice, I am still left with viable alternatives. On the other hand, if I am offered the position at my preferred company, I would gather all the information, evaluate it, and then make the optimal decision for myself. This might mean continuing with the second-choice company... Or it might entail withdrawing my acceptance and choosing my preferred employer. When I propose this strategy, people often object, saying, "but you've made a commitment!" "You're going to damage relationships!" Perhaps. Likely, even. But I've yet to see a company forgo layoffs to "honor a commitment" to an employee who declined their dream job. One quarter, it's all about being "one big family." The next, it's layoffs. The CEO of your company won't hesitate to set aside emotions to make the best decision for the company. Neither should you. Collect all relevant information. Analyze it carefully. Then, make the most suitable decision for yourself. #InnovateYourJob #job #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #Hiring #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalBranding #InterviewTips

You've just received a job offer, however... The company extending the offer isn't your top preference. You are still in the interview process with your most desired employer. What should you do? This topic can be sensitive, and opinions on it vary widely. Here is my perspective: As someone seeking employment, you are in essence the chief executive of your own career and life. It is your responsibility to gather all pertinent information, evaluate it comprehensively, and make the decision that is most beneficial for you. This is the same approach a CEO of any company you aspire to join would take. In practical terms, what does this imply? Personally, I would accept the offer from my second or third choice (provided I had informed my preferred employer of my other offer and I'm faced with an unextendable deadline). Subsequently, I would proceed with the interviews at my preferred company. Should I not secure the position at my top choice, I am still left with viable alternatives. On the other hand, if I am offered the position at my preferred company, I would gather all the information, evaluate it, and then make the optimal decision for myself. This might mean continuing with the second-choice company... Or it might entail withdrawing my acceptance and choosing my preferred employer. When I propose this strategy, people often object, saying, "but you've made a commitment!" "You're going to damage relationships!" Perhaps. Likely, even. But I've yet to see a company forgo layoffs to "honor a commitment" to an employee who declined their dream job. One quarter, it's all about being "one big family." The next, it's layoffs. The CEO of your company won't hesitate to set aside emotions to make the best decision for the company. Neither should you. Collect all relevant information. Analyze it carefully. Then, make the most suitable decision for yourself. #InnovateYourJob #job #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #Hiring #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalBranding #InterviewTips

You've just received a job offer, however... The company extending the offer isn't your top preference. You are still in the interview process with your most desired employer. What should you do? This topic can be sensitive, and opinions on it vary widely. Here is my perspective: As someone seeking employment, you are in essence the chief executive of your own career and life. It is your responsibility to gather all pertinent information, evaluate it comprehensively, and make the decision that is most beneficial for you. This is the same approach a CEO of any company you aspire to join would take. In practical terms, what does this imply? Personally, I would accept the offer from my second or third choice (provided I had informed my preferred employer of my other offer and I'm faced with an unextendable deadline). Subsequently, I would proceed with the interviews at my preferred company. Should I not secure the position at my top choice, I am still left with viable alternatives. On the other hand, if I am offered the position at my preferred company, I would gather all the information, evaluate it, and then make the optimal decision for myself. This might mean continuing with the second-choice company... Or it might entail withdrawing my acceptance and choosing my preferred employer. When I propose this strategy, people often object, saying, "but you've made a commitment!" "You're going to damage relationships!" Perhaps. Likely, even. But I've yet to see a company forgo layoffs to "honor a commitment" to an employee who declined their dream job. One quarter, it's all about being "one big family." The next, it's layoffs. The CEO of your company won't hesitate to set aside emotions to make the best decision for the company. Neither should you. Collect all relevant information. Analyze it carefully. Then, make the most suitable decision for yourself. #InnovateYourJob #job #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #Hiring #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #PersonalBranding #InterviewTips

Sometimes a new job just isn’t a good fit. You don’t have to feel bad about it. You don’t have to stay. You don’t have to suck it up, pretend you are happy, or feel guilty for looking for an escape. You’d think with the length of the interview process, the Freud level psychological assessments, and endless scrutiny that every candidate who accepts a new job is a perfect fit. But it’s just not true. Many people take the first offer that comes along after a layoff. You’ve ignored the red flags. Been bamboozled. Or the job, responsibilities, or workplace were misrepresented. You thought you were taking a role with a great team, boss or company …. But you’ve found yourself in a flaming dumpster fire 🔥. It’s okay. It happens to everyone. Don’t feel bad. Polish up the resume. Get back out there. #jobsearch #resumewriting #oops

Sometimes a new job just isn’t a good fit. You don’t have to feel bad about it. You don’t have to stay. You don’t have to suck it up, pretend you are happy, or feel guilty for looking for an escape. You’d think with the length of the interview process, the Freud level psychological assessments, and endless scrutiny that every candidate who accepts a new job is a perfect fit. But it’s just not true. Many people take the first offer that comes along after a layoff. You’ve ignored the red flags. Been bamboozled. Or the job, responsibilities, or workplace were misrepresented. You thought you were taking a role with a great team, boss or company …. But you’ve found yourself in a flaming dumpster fire 🔥. It’s okay. It happens to everyone. Don’t feel bad. Polish up the resume. Get back out there. #jobsearch #resumewriting

Should I Stay or Should I Go? “Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s still a standard job interview question, but for many people today it’s impossible to answer. There are just too many variables out of your control. Say you love your job and the company, but you’re working for a bad manager. Common advice is to leave as soon as you can, but it’s not always easy to find your next job. The career advice to stay until you have a new job offer in hand is still good advice. Say you’ve been with your company for awhile and by leaving you’re giving up seniority, benefits, and the coworkers you enjoy working with. There’s no guarantee that your next company will have better managers or more interesting projects. Companies will never tell you the truth about the financial shape of the company when you interview or if there have been recent layoffs. You won’t find out the real financial status of your new company until you start. Always look at the company’s stock price and which way it’s been trending over the past year before accepting a new job offer. So, should you stay or should you go?

Hello LinkedIn Family, If you're currently employed and interviewing for a new job, instead of talking about why you're looking to leave your current company, share why you're excited about the opportunity in front of you. "Why are you interested in this opportunity?" Answers like, "there's a lot of change at my current company", "there isn't opportunity to get promoted right now", or "I don't see eye to eye with leadership" tells me that you're a potential flight risk and may be on your next job search when the going gets tough. Instead, a response like "I saw this opportunity posted online and it caught my eye because my experience aligns with A, B, and C and I'm eager to utilize and strengthen those skill sets. I also read more about the company and was impressed with X and Y and am excited about the potential of making an impact on that mission." There is a big difference between running away from an employer 😂 and intentionally pursuing a role. Recruiters and hiring managers are always looking for the latter. #recruitmentrevealed #behindthehiring #interviewtips

This is excellent advice on reframing answers to a common question in the interview process.

I was appalled, I was hurt, I was angry… The other day I had a coaching call with a disheartened client who shared a recruiter asked her “there must be something wrong with you if you haven’t landed a job yet?” and proceeded to say “why would you leave your old job without lining up something new?” We can all agree that the job market isn’t what it used to be. The layoffs keep coming, students can’t find summer jobs, job seekers are settling for roles they are overqualified for, candidates are landing several first round interviews then being ghosted, interview fatigue and the list goes on. Recruiters and hiring managers, this is the time to show the most compassion. If you’re reading this and thinking, “Someone in my career made a big difference - I should pay it forward”, I encourage you to pay it forward now. Make a post on your LinkedIn letting your network know that you are available to connect, have virtual coffee and/or make introductions to those who are currently open to opportunities at this time. Even if only 3 people read this, that’s 3 extra people who can make a big difference today. #RecruitingWithEmpathy #Recruiter

If you're currently employed and interviewing for a new job, instead of talking about why you're looking to leave your current company, share why you're excited about the opportunity in front of you. "Why are you interested in this opportunity?" Answers like, "there's a lot of change at my current company", "there isn't opportunity to get promoted right now", or "I don't see eye to eye with leadership" tells me that you're a potential flight risk and may be on your next job search when the going gets tough. Instead, a response like "I saw this opportunity posted online and it caught my eye because my experience aligns with A, B, and C and I'm eager to utilize and strengthen those skillsets. I also read more about the company and was impressed with X and Y and am excited about the potential of making an impact on that mission." There is a big difference between running away from an employer and intentionally pursuing a role. Recruiters and hiring managers are always looking for the latter. #recruitmentrevealed #behindthehiring #interviewtips