| Often in the midst of a job search, the opportunity | | | | Finding a Good Position |
| to find a great position presents itself to the job | | | | Obtaining that good job position only requires your |
| seeker. If you aren't paying attention, you could end | | | | determination and attention to detail. Begin by |
| up rushing yourself into employment, and, as a result, | | | | locating companies that offer positions of interest to |
| find yourself in a bad position. A bad position could be | | | | you and live up to your definition of a good position. |
| one that is not desirable to you; it fails to challenge | | | | Find out as much as you can about the company and |
| you or maybe you are overqualified for it. Avoiding | | | | the position requirements before applying. Don't let a |
| this pitfall is simple with careful consideration of | | | | "Not currently hiring" notice throw you off; positions |
| available positions and discovering your own definition | | | | are constantly opening up and you will be at the top |
| of a good position. | | | | of the candidates’ list if you've made your |
| Determining a Good Position's Definition | | | | interest in working with that particular company |
| Defining a good position depends on the individual. | | | | known. |
| Make a list of your wants in a job, as well as your | | | | Obtaining a Good Position |
| requirements. These may include: | | | | Review your current skills and qualifications to help |
| - Salary that allows you to maintain your lifestyle | | | | you decide if they are enough to get you the job |
| - Flexible hours (for parents with small children this | | | | you want. If not, take steps towards meeting |
| can be of importance) | | | | position requirements. You may need to enroll in a |
| - Advancement opportunities | | | | college course or take a simple training program. |
| - Alignment with personal professional goals | | | | Then, get your resume, references and cover letters |
| Once you have written down what you would like to | | | | in order and onto the employer's desk. |
| receive from a job position, you will be able to use | | | | Moving Up in the Work World |
| that list to determine your definition of a good | | | | If your current job is lacking and you want to move |
| position. Generally, there are specific benefits that, if | | | | into a better position, there are a few things to |
| offered by a position, will automatically cause that | | | | consider. First, is the better position available within |
| position to be deemed as good. For example, a | | | | your current company and field? If so, it may be |
| company that offers a healthcare plan to its | | | | easier to achieve than you think. Speak with your |
| employees would be appealing to many applicants. | | | | employer and find out what it would take for you to |
| Deciding on the position that best fits you is more | | | | gain that position. Would you need to further your |
| personal. A good position may allow you to spend | | | | education or put in extra work to prove yourself? If |
| more time with your family or help you build skills and | | | | you need to make a career move, do a self |
| gain knowledge in your chosen field. Once you know | | | | assessment to determine what your expectations |
| what a good position means to you, you can begin | | | | are from your new job. This will go a long way in |
| seeking it out. | | | | helping you apply for the right job. |