While looking to find the perfect employment opportunity, My recommendation is to be selective. Less than desirable jobs can be a dime a dozen, especially during brighter economic times. Except for in times of extreme economic distress, individuals who consider themselves professionals should settle for “just a job.”

It is most important for jobseekers to remember as they search for a job that is the perfect fit, that they must be wary of bad jobs. If you have ever looked for a job on large national job boards like Monster, you will find many quality career opportunities, but also many low-level, minimum wage, or even pyramid scheme type jobs. Jobseekers will find even more bad jobs woven in to websites with free online classifieds like Craigslist.

To help avoid finding yourself in one of these less than desirable positions, here are some indicators that the job to which you are applying may not be all that it appears:

* If the application requires a salary history and your employment requirements, this is a possible sign that the company has limited resources and budget. This may not be an automatic sign that the business is headed for bankruptcy, but be aware there may be little-to-no room to negotiate salary, and you should not expect large and frequent raises or promotions.

* If the listing is not specific as to the necessary skills required, it is possible that the listing is seeking investment partners, rather than employees. Unless you are able to forego a steady income, and are willing to invest time and money and take the risk in a lapse in employment and career progression, these pyramid marketing opportunities may not be the best option for your professional future.

* If the job advertisement isn’t specific, has conflicting information, or doesn’t provide complete information, this may mean the company is not prepared to hire someone right away. This could be a sign there is a problem within company bureaucracy. Perhaps there is a lapse in communication between HR and management. A company that has difficulty producing a complete job description may not have the resources it takes to help you develop your skills and advance within your career path.

* If the job posting has a huge list of requirements, or requirements which are impossible, it may indicate that the company is running in place and not Kamagra Gold moving forward. For instance it is impossible to find a candidate who has 10 years of experience with a technology that hasn’t even been in existence for 10 years. Other companies may be looking to fill the role of 3 professionals with one new-hire. A job like that will allow little opportunity to for you develop your key set of professional skills; you may become a Jack of all trades, and a master at none.

Despite the recession, there are jobs out there. Take the time to sift through the offerings, and separate the wheat from the chaff when applying for jobs.

Author Bio: The author’s specialty is Hispanic jobs and bilingual jobs.

Category: Career
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