ive been offered 2 jobs and struggling to pick the right one? so was hoping someone would give me some answers on here......
1st job working for an insurance company, 12 month contract initially . great career prospect in the finance sector offering qulifications and experience. Well paid job.
2nd company, is loft conversion company, family run busines may lead to other oppertunaties within the company, Plus bounses. full time and perm. £1k less in salary.
im worried that if i take the 1st job i will be finished in a years time. or i take the 2nd job and be there for many years.??
thanks in advance
2007-08-09 06:21:18 · 11 answers · asked by susan b 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I would say you're probably better off taking job #1. If you do a good job, they'll keep you. The worse case scenario is you got a year of good experience.
The job at the small business probably would be harder to market on your resume for future jobs.
2007-08-09 06:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by dmaniscool21 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are benefits and liabilities of working for small vs large companies.
In my work for small companies, I liked the 'family' feel of the job, where everyone knows everyone, and the feeling that you have a stake in the company. If the company does well, there is a lot of opportunity for you to do well along with the company. However, the job, and the company, are dependent on the individuals/personalities involved. If your boss isn't very good (making bad decisions, blaming others, pissing off customers, etc) then you are stuck and are directly effected. I worked for such a boss, and have known others with similar problems working for small companies. And, if the company does not do well, the opportunities dry up leaving you with little or nothing.
Working for a large company generally is less interesting, and you feel like a cog in a big machine, at the mercy of people you may never meet. However, things tend to be a little more stable. The job and the company are not driven by 'personality'. Also, there is less chance of the company suddenly folding, and even if you do lose your job you still have something 'nice' to put on a resume.
So, you need to consider who you will be working for. If you think they are 'good' people, who will follow through with the promised opportunities, then the small company might be better. If you have any doubts about the people in the 'family' business, then go for the large company job.
Frankly, having worked at both a small company and a large one, I prefer the large company. But, then again, I had a really BAD experience with a small company.
2007-08-09 06:47:49 · answer #2 · answered by Wundt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First think about the commute and other factors like that next think about if you could see yourself enjoying either of the jobs, because even if one maybe a long term job will you still be wanting it a years time. If you really want the second job but are concerned about pay tell them that you really want to work for them but have a better offer and see if they will up the pay even half way, or just take it and after 3 months ask about better compensation. If the second has bonuses that may off set the pay more than you know ask them what the bonuses run usually just an average. Good luck no matter what you decide.
2007-08-09 06:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by lilly_b_bat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which job will look better on the CV - sounds like the first one.
If you take the first job, you will gain financial services experience which is highly valued. If you leave after 12 months, you should be able to get another job fairly easily.
If you take the second job, how will it look on the Cv?
2007-08-09 06:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by pip 34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take job #1, even if you get laid off in 12 month you will have gained a lot of experience in a growing market.
In family run firms you may find that if you kick one member they all limp, ie upset one of them and they all band together and give you grief.
2007-08-09 06:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by firebobby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If all you're worried about is what is going to happen in twelve months relax. Realize the second job may be gone in twelve months also. But, also, don't rely on future opportunity promises they're not worth the paper they're not written on.
2007-08-09 06:32:04 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely number 2.
2007-08-09 06:29:26 · answer #7 · answered by SurelySarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't just phone. Go to a prospective work place in person. Also, dress how you would if you were going to start working there right when you walk in. Be confident in the interview, and look the interviewer in the eye.
2016-05-17 23:29:12 · answer #8 · answered by lily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
insurance can be a sketchy business to be in.. that salary is probably based on how many policies you sell... and if your not a good sales person, then i say go with #2. it sounds more concrete, and more what i personally would be looking for
2007-08-09 06:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by MstrChief55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the 2nd job as it offers more leeway.
2007-08-09 06:27:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋