Dear,
I work in the field of development and recently quit my first job where I was working in an entry level position. However, I am currently facing a dilemma.
I applied for several organizations after my resignation and currently receiving interview calls from at least four different places, one of which has also made a proposal. But I am very disputed whether I should take this proposal or interview in other places as well.
I really feel grateful that at a time when people are struggling to find a job, I already have a proposal and expect to receive positive reactions from other places. But I am really indecent to which organization I will eventually go. While all are distinguished in the context of their standing, I am disputed on the offering of status and money.
Will you have any suggestions about how to make a final decision?
– A confused professional
Dear confused professional,
First, congratulations to achieve many interview opportunities and even a proposal – this is a strong will for your skills and development values in the field of development.
Decision, especially when it incorporates your career and future, can bring out the feelings of uncertainty, pressure and even self-doubt. It is amazing that you have many opportunities, but I also believe that having a lot of options can make you feel heavy rather than freedom.
I think a mixture of gratitude – gratitude for having an option in a competitive job market – but also afraid to make a “wrong” option. It can create a sense of paralysis or indifference. Instead of making “correct” decisions, let’s focus on making a lined decision – one that serves your personal and business values.
To help you achieve clarity, let’s break this decision into major factors.
Define your long -term career goals
- What are your long -term career goals?
- Where do you see yourself in the next two, three and five years?
- Which role aligns the most closely with your career vision?
Clarity in your direction will help you determine which opportunity gives the best step towards your aspirations.
Define your values
- What values do you mean the most in an organization?
- What value are you considering for each organization?
- What is their work culture?
- Are their values align with you?
Writing these below can help you tell which organization resonates the most with your principles and working style.
Define your financial priorities
- What are your financial requirements at this stage?
- How much does salary be held in your decision making?
- Are there trade-offs that you are ready to prepare for better learning experiences or career development?
Identify what it matters now
Now when you have underlined your goals, values and financial priorities, ask yourself:
- Which factors are the most important in my career at this level? (For example, learning opportunities, salary, work-life balance, effect of work, organizational culture, development capacity)
- What factors am I ready to compromise, and which are non-parasical?
Compare each opportunity fairly
Create a simple comparison chart to evaluate each opportunity:
- Alignment with career goals.
- Development capacity.
- Workplace culture.
- Compensation and profit.
Evaluate which organization is combining with the most points.
Sometimes, the best option is not the most paid, but the best support for your long-term professional and personal development.
Trust the process and allow yourself to find yourself
Since you already have a proposal, but also the pending interview, they have no harm in further discovery. You can inform the employer that you need some extra time to make a well informed decision.
If the time allows, participating in these interviews can give you a broader perspective and help prevent future regrets. However, if the current proposal already aligns with your preferences and feels like the best fit, rely on yourself and move forward with it instead of waiting for something better.
Listen to your intuition
After all logical analysis, take a moment to check with you – how does each option feel? Often, our trend provides valuable insight when the facts do not look enough alone.
Determine decision making deadline
Indetermination can be mentally tedious. Give yourself a proper time limit; For example, one or two weeks, to weigh your options. If necessary, you can communicate with the employer to request additional time, making sure you can make a well informed decision.
You are in a great position, and whatever option you make will be one step ahead. Trust yourself – you have already worked hard to reach here!
You wish clarity and success.
– Haya
Haya Malik is a psychiatrist, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner, corporate welfare strategist and trainer who focuses on increasing awareness about well and mental health with expertise in creating organizational cultures.
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