Hi Lost and Confused, Congratulations!

This is a good predicament to be in, so fear not.
 I’m confident I can help you through to the finish line and
choose a job that’s the right fit with the advice below.

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You mention the role is great for you. Why?

Revisit what you were looking for at the beginning of your
 job search and what made this feel like a “step up in your career.”
Consider things like whether the position will offer you
the flexibility you need in your schedule or
the challenge you are searching for to take your career to the next level.
 No matter what the role is, it’s also important to have
a genuine interest in the company’s products or services
 that you’ll be working on every day. When it comes to assessing
 the right fit, people are usually referring to company culture.
While a lot of companies offer exciting perks like free lunch or
a pool table, at the end of the day, sinking that eight ball
 won’t help you connect better with your boss.

Look at the organization’s

values and mission statement, consider the team members
 you’ve met in thethe interview process, and make sure
the needs of past you align with your current wants.
Now let’s address the business of your friend. Feedback from
 the inside shouldn’t be ignored, but should be taken
with a grain of salt. Ask yourself some of these questions:
Are you going to work on the same team as your friend worked?
 Is management the same since she left?
What are some recent initiatives the company has taken
 to alleviate her past highlighted struggle
(manager training, performance management, etc.)?
 If the answers to A & B are “no” and the company has
 had any forward movement on their weak areas (C),
 I’d say you are pretty good to go. You can also check review
 sites to see if multiple people have shared similar feedback.
 If you’re still unsure,
use this final interview to ask your lingering questions.
 An interview is as much for you as it is for the employer.
Your questions should be direct and specific, like these 22.
One more thing to keep in mind is that how a company presents
 itself is still important: Take time to visit their social media feeds, blog,
 or public employee profiles to get an additional indicator of culture.
Don’t second guess yourself. Those butterflies you feel
in your stomach are good, and totally natural before making
 a big decision! But there is nothing wrong with ensuring
you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.
 Be sure to ask the hard questions, talk to who you need to and
research the company. You’ll know in your gut whether
the offer is right once you see that email in your inbox.

This article is part of our Ask a Recruiter

series—a column dedicated to helping you tackle your biggest job-search concerns. A community of recruiters are excited to answer all of your burning questions, and you can submit one by emailing us askarecruiter(at)themuse(dot)com. Your letter to Ask a Recruiter may be published in an article on The Muse. All letters to Ask a Recruiter become the property of Daily Muse, Inc and will be edited for length, clarity, and grammatical correctness.
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