6 steps to evaluate a job description (part 2) - boston tech recruiter

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6 Steps to Evaluate

a Job Description

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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]

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Need a Job Search Partner?

Looking forpersonalized assistance finding a job? Contact: CareerEncore, Inc.

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


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