The Art of Settling for Less than Expected

I chair a monthly job transition group and at today's meeting we had a discussion about accepting a role that is less than or outside what you seek. Several folks have faced this situation and the general consensus was as follows.

If financial state requires it:
Go ahead, but remember it’s only a temporary situation, so don’t stop networking – you’ll have to likely keep it to early morning coffees and lunches.

If possible, try to get a role where you’ll do well – so you build some goodwill among your new colleagues and who knows what might happen within that firm.

If emotional state or home situation requires it:
Go ahead, but only if you can absolutely ace the job and exceed expectations.

Accepting a job so far below what you held previously held or outside your area of experience will likely find you not performing well and back on the street with a hole in your resume and no references from the position.

Good advice from fellow candidates who have faced this tough decision.

Good luck today!

Mark Richards
www.candidateschair.com
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