You’ve applied for multiple jobs, undergone several interviews and have finally been offered a job. Now what? Changing roles can involve a big upheaval, both personally and professionally, so it’s important to do a little digging to make sure any move is worth it. Once you receive an official job offer, there are some useful questions to ask to make sure this position meets your expectations and professional goals.
While it may be impossible to know what the future will bring, the more you explore about your new role the better. It’s time to ask all the big questions to ensure your dream job is just that.
1. Does the company share your values?
Landing a great role is one thing, but if that job entails carrying out tasks that conflict with your personal values it’s unlikely to be the right fit. For example, does the company align with your values on the protection of the environment, or will you be asked to carry out tasks that conflict directly with your views on climate change?
Asking the hiring manager about their position on things that most matter to you will give you a good indication if the company shares your vision.
2. Are there opportunities for promotions or continued education?
While salary and benefits are often disclosed early on in the job offer process, opportunities for training and development can be less transparent. If you’re working towards a bigger goal, you’ll need to understand how this role can help you to get there. Will additional training or an internal promotion get you closer to your end goal? If the answer is yes, it makes accepting this opportunity much easier.
3. Is this role challenging and mentally rewarding?
Alongside thinking about your long-term goals, you should consider your near future as well. Make sure the tasks you will be responsible for are ones that are interesting to you. A job that supports your interests can help you grow more in your career and as a person.
4. Do I like this company’s work culture?
It’s virtually impossible to tell if there’s a negative work culture from a couple of visits to the head office, but there will be clues if you look closely. Is there a respectful atmosphere among the people you encounter?
Look for any signs of team building activities or programmes on the company’s website––learning a little more about socialising between teams will give you a good indication of what’s expected of you outside of work hours, but also if the company has fostered a good sense of camaraderie.
5. Am I excited?
It’s easy to get caught up in the opportunity to move on from a role that’s no longer serving you, but does your new one really excite you? If you’re not feeling excited or enthusiastic about your next move now it’s unlikely you ever will. When making big life moves, it’s more important to trust your gut instinct above all else.
If you want to find a role you can get truly excited about, start by browsing The London Economic Job Board today. Here’s a taster below of just some of the roles waiting for you.
Office Manager / PA, Zilch, London
Zilch, the world’s first commerce card, is a UK-headquartered payments technology company, and is Europe’s fastest-ever company to go from Series A to double-unicorn status in just 14 months. Currently recruiting a PA and Office Manager to support the head office and leadership team, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced PA with an exceptional ability to manage expectations, conflicting priorities and multiple stakeholders simultaneously. Learn more about the role and its requirements.
Security Operations Analyst, GoCardless, London
GoCardless is a global leader in account-to-account payments, making it easy for merchants to collect both recurring and one-off payments directly from customers’ bank accounts. As a Security Operations Analyst you will provide subject matter expertise on their security detection and response capabilities. As part of a small, collaborative team, you will be involved in the end-to-end process of security operations; from defining security use cases through to incident response. Explore this role here.
Relationship Manager – Invoice Finance, Metro Bank PLC, Basildon
Do you want to support businesses to reach their full potential, wow customers with your fantastic customer service every time and do you have a brilliant eye for detail? If so, then being a Relationship Manager in the Metro Bank Invoice Finance Team could be just the role for you. The bank is seeking a candidate who is passionate about providing unparalleled levels of service and convenience for customers, and is able to work and learn quickly in a fast-paced, fun and dynamic environment. If this sounds like you, explore the full list of requirements here.