Things to Consider Before Switching to a New Job
Desirable Job Profile
How often has it happened that the job description looked pretty exciting when the Human Resources (HR) department called you with the “opportunity of your dreams”? All other things like the compensation package and everything else was even better than what you had and you grabbed the offer. A few days into your job and you realize what you’re expected to do is vastly different from what you were told! This is a common mistake with first-timers who’re not “seasoned” job hunters. You must be very careful when discussing the job profile. Ensure that you speak to the right people within the organization. The HR of an organization often has a disconnect with the actual project team (or the department which actually wants to hire a candidate) when it comes to detailed job profiles. Add to that the pressure of meeting “hiring targets”, you don’t want to take only their word for it. At the end of the day, the attractive compensation, the brand name of the Company and all of that hardly matters when you’re not going to be looking forward to coming to work every day.
Make sure that you ask about the job profile during the technical interview rounds or on-site rounds when typically the panel consists of people you might actually be working with (colleagues or reporting managers etc.), once you join. It is customary to ask the candidate if they have any questions. Grab the chance and ask what exactly will be the job description. You must probe enough to know what it’s going to be like for you on a typical day in office, in terms of responsibilities. Make this an important factor to consider while accepting or rejecting the offer. You need to be clear about what you want to do careerwise, map the offered job description to your goals and come to an informed decision. You will most likely not get exactly what you’re looking for, but the job should at least be a stepping stone to where you want to go instead of leading to a completely different career path. Again, depending on your experience level, you must weigh the pros and cons. If you’re a fresh graduate with little or no experience, you might want to make more compromises to work your way to your goals. However, if you’re a seasoned professional, you might become more rigid with your expectations. Take your time on this point and you will reap the benefits of this consideration not just in the short term but also in the long term.
Long-term Career Prospects
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Writing Skills
Web Content Writing
The Internet is the premier source of information today. Millions of people use it to obtain information pertinent to them. There are many web content writing companies which require writers to present information in a systematic and elegant format. For this reason, a web content writer should possess above average writing skills.
Business Communication
It is not possible to conduct all transactions by speech alone. If there exists a business project or opportunity one needs to send written proposals. The document should have clarity. Poor writing skills will convey the wrong message and result in possible rejection of the proposal. Likewise, appointment letters and memos reflect on the reputation of the organization.
Scientific Papers
Scientific and technological accomplishments cannot be communicated verbally. They have to be presented in a written form such as scientific journals and white papers. The scientific concepts should be communicated in effective and sophisticated language. Poor written communication skills can diminish the scientific reputation of the concerned group or individual.
Government
For every activity in the government sector, one has to fill in forms and write out applications. One must be able to write accurately and lucidly.
International Affairs
Agreements between nations require superior writing skills. There should be no ambiguity or misinterpretation of critical points. The important documents include treaties, trade agreements, alliances and many more.
Disturbing Trends of Today
The youth and children of today prefer watching television to reading books. Their oral communication is excellent at the expense of their written communication. Call centers have cropped up where more importance is given to oral communication skills.
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