Job Fulfilment

[bobski1]

Moved jobs & location April last year to what I thought would be a more challenging job. However having been in the role for a good amount of time & raised my concerns but to no real change.

Now got to the point where I am looking for another role, ideally a bit closer to home now (north) but really struggling with confidence & now very anxious of falling into the same trap again of all bells & whistles but getting there & it's wet lettuce. Starting to hamper my enthusiasm for manufacturing and even jobs I would have previously gone for I debate and wonder if it's right.

Any advice/pointers from people?

[PorkInsider]

What type of role do you do (or look for) in manufacturing?

[rog007]

Due diligence around strategic fit is oft overlooked; some would say it's the most important aspect of job hunting.

Things you can do:

- meet the hiring manager before interview

- visit and speak to staff before interview

- if still in place, speak to the outgoing

- read the annual report

If anything from that rings alarm bells, repeat. If alarm bells still ring, reconsider your application.

Good luck!

[bobski1]

PorkInsider said:

What type of role do you do (or look for) in manufacturing?

Currently doing an industrial engineers role but looking for something more plant based & hands on so manufacturing engineer is the ideal.

Thanks for the tips, still looking but refining my search & just trying to be not so cautious but still be careful not to end up in a dummy place, again.

[ChasW]

rog007 said:

Due diligence around strategic fit is oft overlooked; some would say it's the most important aspect of job hunting.

Things you can do:

- meet the hiring manager before interview

- visit and speak to staff before interview

- if still in place, speak to the outgoing

- read the annual report

If anything from that rings alarm bells, repeat. If alarm bells still ring, reconsider your application.

Good luck!

Generally agree though I once accepted a job that was somewhat "mis sold" to me. For example the company was not growing and was losing money for starters. Would have been hard to detect as it was a subsidiary of a larger group. Also the culture was poisonous at times. However in hindsight it really toughened me up and I learned a lot of survival skills and how to deal with difficult sh!ts! After 3 years I moved on to my dream job and had 10+ mostly brilliant years.