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7/30/2019 6 Steps to Evaluate a Job Description (Part 2) - Boston Tech Recruiter
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6 Steps to Evaluate
a Job Description
Boston High-Tech Recruiter
Presents
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( Part 2 of 2 )
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Intro
Thousands of jobs are posted every week
Job seekers must determine:
which job openings suit them best
which job openings they are qualified for
Here are the final 3 of the top 6 essential steps to evaluating job descriptions
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Step 4:
Down to Brass Tacks
Are you willing to relocate
telecommute
travel extensively
endure a long commute
If a job requires a commitment youre unwilling to make, or would put atremendous strain on your personal life
you should keep looking
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Step 4:
Down to Brass Tacks
Hiring managers often omit salary information from job descriptions
use noncommittal phrases, like commensurate with experience
Get a feel for what the position might pay
search for similar listings that do post salary info visit online resources, like Salary.com
Dont rule out a position simply because it pays less than your current job
ensure the openings positive factors compensate for any cut in wages
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Step 4:
Down to Brass Tacks
Listings may ask for a salary history Translate past wages into annualized numbers for easy comparison
If applying for a sales job, quote previous base salaries & commissions
If your salary history does not justify getting paid what an opening is offering
make sure youre not significantly overreaching
ensure your portfolio can compensate
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Step 5:
Where Do You Fit in the Timeline
Many professionals move from one full-time, permanent position to another
Some professionals are used to contract positions with fixed lengths
Dont exclude a position based solely on its length
especially in a tight market or when trying to break into an industry
A contract or temp-to-hire job could be a stepping stone to the perfect job
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Step 5:
Where Do You Fit in the Timeline
Keep in mind how soon youll be expected to start If you need 3 weeks to relocate, but youre expected to start next Monday
clearly, this is not the job for you.
If the opening sounds great, but the starting date is 3 months out
consider if you can wait that long
consider taking on temporary work before your full-time role begins
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Step 6:
Theres No Need for Concessions
Many candidates who work with CareerEncore because they are dissatisfied
with their current job
only took their current job because they knew it would be easy to get
If you are rationalizing multiple negatives and overlooking apparent downsides
keep looking ; there is a better job opening out there for you
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Step 5:
Theres No Need for Concessions
Dont waste your time applying to several positions you could tolerate narrow down the listings to a handful of openings you are sincerely interested in
Especially after a long fruitless search, its easy to get overexcited
take a break and look back at the listing later
ensure your initial enthusiasm didnt cloud your judgment
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Conclusion
Evaluating job listings can be a long and tedious process Most professionals spend decades building their careers
searching for a job in which you will flourish is worth the initial time investment
If you, or someone you know, is looking for a job and would like to partner with
an industry-insider
Reach out to CareerEncore: [email protected]
(617) 242-4443
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A boutique recruiting firm serving Greater Boston-area tech companies
Seeking candidates from tech-driven companies
Regardless of functional experience (Development, Systems, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations,
Executive Suite, etc.)
Were always looking for software engineers, programmers, & developers
Our commitment & experience enable us to match talent with opportunity
www.CareerEncore.com
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Sources
Adapted with help from:
Miriam, http://bit.ly/Me2rW2
Teresa, http://bit.ly/K1UqHI)
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