Friday, June 18, 2010

Any Job, Really?

There was an article recently stating that as this economy really sucks in terms of job creation, people should accept whatever comes to them and take that job even it is beneath there level of experience, seniority or education. I am sure what to say to that (since I am in the same boat, meaning unemployed). But on the other hand if you do just that, it may pay your bills but your future earnings (which are dependent are on your current earnings) will suffer.

My take on this is that if the experience, seniority or education requirements in the jobs posted are not much difference, even with respect to the salary, you should take the job because you never know how you can impress your hiring boss and they may see your potential and raise it to your former status. But also each organization has different structure and style to work and you may not want to miss out on the chance of new experience. But on the other hand if it is way too below your requirements, then at least you should hold out because you never know what can come next. And even if you feel that you made a wrong decision by not accepting that position, you can still be able to add to your experience by honing your skills or adding new skills under your belt so as not be low balled by your next employer.

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