Red Flags This Job Isn’t For You

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When you are out of a job and an offer comes in, you can tend to overlook some red flags about the offer. Even in a time of near desperation, slow down and honestly ask yourself some questions that will minimize your having to look for a job, again, in the near future:

-Will this broaden my experience, expose me to new areas, and teach me things I’ll need in the future?
-Is the management philosophy in sync with my own?
-Is it a stable management time?
-Would I want to work here for the rest of my life - or even five years?
-What happened to my predecessor?
-Is it a significant promotion?
-Is the compensation satisfactory? Will it be satisfactory in two years?
-Can I contribute substantially to the company in this position?
-Is there realistic opportunity for advancement?
-Is the job interesting and challenging?
-Is the work in a geographically desirable area including community, cultural, and religious organizations?
-Is the industry expanding or retrenching?
-Is the company growing as fast, faster, or slower then competitors?

If you answer more than five with “no,” better rethink your decision. It ‘s better to turn it down and be available for when the right one comes along.