Check out the article published in Crop Life-written by 3 Ag 1 Source consultants

Why Employees Leave

http://www.croplife.com/clmag/?storyid=3217

Know What You Want Out of a New Job

What do you really want out of a job?  Have you ever asked yourself that?  It’s one of the first steps each prospective job searcher needs to understand.  In this current economy, most employees are just happy to have a job, but at the very basic level of any new or potential job search is understanding what makes us happy in our work.  We all know people who say they wake up each morning excited about the work day ahead because they love what they do.  It’s as if their work has become more of a hobby versus a job.  So how do you get that?  The key may be in writing down some specific goals.

What would your dream job look like?

What are you passionate about in life?  Is there a specific product or service you are passionate about? Look around yourself and identify roles that appeal to you in your own work place.  You may not even know what the job title or descriptions look like, but the key in this scenario is to dream a little.  I worked with one individual while I was in banking who knew he wanted to develop business in the non-profit sector.  He was passionate about helping non-profits succeed financially and is now one of the area leaders in banking related to non-profits.  Another friend who is passionate about saving the earth’s environment recently landed a job with a firm that consults with businesses about going green.  Make sure that whatever the work produces, you enjoy it. 

List out your skill set and personality style

It’s time to look into the mirror and be completely honest with yourself.  Take off the blinders, even ask some of your closest friends and family members.  Think in terms of your skill set, style and how you like to communicate in the work environment.  List out items that best describe what you bring to the table in terms of skills, talent, and personality traits.  Are you a driver, extremely goal oriented, with the need to push for success?  Maybe you like to analyze situations further before making the next step?   Do you play better within a team focused environment, with a strong need to have relationships, and seeking consensus before coming to a conclusion?  Do you like recognition, someone who thrives in a spontaneous environment with high energy?  Knowing something about your style up front will help you figure out which environment best suits your personality traits.   

Know what you want in terms of compensation and work environment

This can sometimes be a dream killer if you find out on the back end the job you are passionate about doesn’t pay the bills.  Don’t have regret.  Do the research up front and make a calculated decision about what it’s going to take to move your talents.  Sometimes a job’s benefits can make up for compensation, so keep an open mind.  In addition, knowing your own personality style is going to play a huge role in the type of environment you thrive in.  Do you want to work from home?  Do you need flex time?  Is there a desire for travel?  Do your research ahead of time and then ask key questions in the interview.  Getting answers to those questions will help you understand the work environment and what you really want.  The key is a little research and writing down your goals.

Written by Steve Grant, Recruiting Consultant with Career 1 Source (affiliated with Ag 1 Source)

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