When You Get the Job...FAST

We often go into a job search preparing for the worst.

It’s going to take at least six months.

It will be slooooowwww.

There will be a multitude of meetings.

It will include a song and dance, dog and pony show, presentation extravaganza that will take days to prepare.

It will be painful.

There will be oh so much waiting.

Yes, sometimes it is like that.

And sometimes – it’s not.

This happened to a client of mine recently who was in a long drawn out process with one company. It was eeking forward at the slowest pace – the kind of search she was used to navigating.

Then all of sudden, out of nowhere, an opportunity came to her. She applied, met multiple people for a number of energizing meetings and within the span of a week, she had an offer. A really good offer.

After experiencing the “watching paint dry” job searches so many times, she was dubious about how this all went down.

My counsel was as follows…

First – sometimes when you know, you know. A nimble organization can meet the right person for the role and make it a priority to get all the meetings in quickly so they can move swiftly.

Second - just because they’re moving quickly doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make sure you get your questions answered. Ask for additional meetings including one with someone outside of the hiring chain, someone who will be a colleague at your level. This is your time to interview them, to make sure the organization meets your top priorities.

Third - negotiate! If they’re moving quickly, they want you. They really, really want you. Even if the offer is good, ask for more–it could be money, flexibility, something that fits in with your criteria for an ideal role.

Reminder, organizations often show who they are and their styles by how they recruit employees. If you’re looking for a nimble and decisive organization, then a speedy process could mean you should run toward that role and that culture you’re seeking.

If you're looking for support while you navigate your job search hit reply and we'll find some time to chat, or book your complimentary Clarity Call at rachelbgarrett.com/clarity.

Here’s to summer offers, new exciting opportunities and the optimism of momentum!