Just arranged a job interview ..and now I'm brickin it!!
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Ok so its like this....
I'm a fairly young Quality Engineer working in Yorkshire for a 'valve' manufacturer, this company took me on from leaving University (2 and a bit Years ago).
Recently I have been contacted by 'headhunters' looking for Quality Engineers for another Manufacturing site in Yorkshire(different sector/market).
So I dusted off and updated my CV and sent it over[just to see if I interest anyone in the market place]and had a basic chat with the nice lady from the 'headhunters' over the phone.
Job sounds good, much better wage bracket (in fact currently on several K less than the minimum
) and in a secure sector [you can guess what because there aren't many]
After about 2 weeks I just got a call now (Sunday) asking if I'd meet for an interview next week, said OK and arranged a time/date.
I am now sat here Bricking my decision, is interviewing for a new job sensible in the current financial climate? lots of What ifs? are flying about in my head.
Basically ...what I'm asking is..
..PH HAVE I JUST SHOT MYSELF IN THE FOOT?????????
I'm a fairly young Quality Engineer working in Yorkshire for a 'valve' manufacturer, this company took me on from leaving University (2 and a bit Years ago).
Recently I have been contacted by 'headhunters' looking for Quality Engineers for another Manufacturing site in Yorkshire(different sector/market).
So I dusted off and updated my CV and sent it over[just to see if I interest anyone in the market place]and had a basic chat with the nice lady from the 'headhunters' over the phone.
Job sounds good, much better wage bracket (in fact currently on several K less than the minimum
) and in a secure sector [you can guess what because there aren't many]After about 2 weeks I just got a call now (Sunday) asking if I'd meet for an interview next week, said OK and arranged a time/date.
I am now sat here Bricking my decision, is interviewing for a new job sensible in the current financial climate? lots of What ifs? are flying about in my head.
Basically ...what I'm asking is..
..PH HAVE I JUST SHOT MYSELF IN THE FOOT?????????
You mention it is a safe industry?
If one company are actively looking for people, and the wage is better, then I don't see the problem really. The current place could drop you as quickly as anywhere else in reality..
Good on you, by moving about various jobs and such I managed to double my salary in 20 months. Although now I am fooked
but I think to get the best out of your industry you can't stay in once place for ever..
If one company are actively looking for people, and the wage is better, then I don't see the problem really. The current place could drop you as quickly as anywhere else in reality..
Good on you, by moving about various jobs and such I managed to double my salary in 20 months. Although now I am fooked
but I think to get the best out of your industry you can't stay in once place for ever..Don't worry. You've only agreed to an interview.
You can't be fired for going to interviews but I wouldn't lie about it, just ask for a days holiday, don't say why.
Even if you get the new job you don't have to take it.
Relax it's the weekend. Find some friends, go for pub lunch and enjoy the nice weather, (assuming it is nice where you are).
You can't be fired for going to interviews but I wouldn't lie about it, just ask for a days holiday, don't say why.
Even if you get the new job you don't have to take it.
Relax it's the weekend. Find some friends, go for pub lunch and enjoy the nice weather, (assuming it is nice where you are).
Don't get nervous on a first interview, its just both parties finding out about each other, if you like them and they like you then it will go to a formal stages interview which you can then be get worried about.
Finding out whats out there in the job market is esential in these times. You may feel guilty not being upfront with your current employer but its now in every employees best interest to improve themselves as there is no such thing as a secure job these days.
Finding out whats out there in the job market is esential in these times. You may feel guilty not being upfront with your current employer but its now in every employees best interest to improve themselves as there is no such thing as a secure job these days.
I had a similar situation recently. Was approached by a company I'd applied to before I'd started my current job. They said are you still interested as we have another job open starting soon. I went for an interview, got on very well with the staff and start next week on better money and in an infinitely more enjoyable and secure industry IMO than my previous role! It doesn't hurt to try and improve your situation even with the credit crunch!
They looked for you... you have nothing to loose. (although it could be recruitment agencies getting as many people through their client's doors)
Does your current company have better opportunities. e.g. you've been there a while, they know you, is there a chance of moving up the ladder? You will have to re-build your reputation in a new place - so while the salary is better short term, will they offer you a better future?
Does your current company have better opportunities. e.g. you've been there a while, they know you, is there a chance of moving up the ladder? You will have to re-build your reputation in a new place - so while the salary is better short term, will they offer you a better future?
I was once being headhunted by the head of a team at another bank. I was getting unhappy at my gaffe because my boss was under pressure and likely to get canned. I wasn't sure how that would turn out and I hadn't really got the CV to take his role.
The boss at the other bank knew me and rated me highly. He wanted me to meet his number two. I went for an informal interview. The number two was a twunt but, as I wouldn't be reporting to him and would probably be in a position to oust him inside six months, I wasn't bothered. I started negotiating terms. Then the head guy got a huge job in a different firm, so I decided to stay put.
It was then announced that my new boss would be the twunt from the other bank, who immediately ratted me out to everyone as looking to leave. I turned it to my advantage and got a pay rise out of it but the global head (another twunt) was always gunning for me from that point. Twunt and global head are now in numpty roles as they were useless. I moved, done pretty well and have not looked back.
The boss at the other bank knew me and rated me highly. He wanted me to meet his number two. I went for an informal interview. The number two was a twunt but, as I wouldn't be reporting to him and would probably be in a position to oust him inside six months, I wasn't bothered. I started negotiating terms. Then the head guy got a huge job in a different firm, so I decided to stay put.
It was then announced that my new boss would be the twunt from the other bank, who immediately ratted me out to everyone as looking to leave. I turned it to my advantage and got a pay rise out of it but the global head (another twunt) was always gunning for me from that point. Twunt and global head are now in numpty roles as they were useless. I moved, done pretty well and have not looked back.
Notihg wrong with bettering yourself. If you think about it that you currently have a job, you've got the chance of another thats more suitable for you then take it. I always treat interviews as a "lets have a chat and see if we get along" rather than a piece by piece analysis of what I've done right and wrong. No time for that kind of interview.
Just be straight with the current company when the time's right.
Just be straight with the current company when the time's right.
OK back from a swift Pint, and looking back at what I wrote it sounds incredibly wet of me 
Current place:
Was promoted in October, with a small rise as well. Problem is its a small firm (50 staff max) and the next step up would be into my bosses shoes, he's only a few years older and not likely to be moving on for a while.
Also being a small firm we are all stretched across multiple departments and disciplines, which is great for experience, but means the work load is huge for the current wage and tbh all that is left to learn from the workload is to become embedded in current work-practices on site, which won't be useful else where.
Possible Place;
Exposure to a larger Site and Site practices
The company deals with oil and gas. Neither of which are going to disappear over night, and means in the future I can move on in that industry sector.
Better wage, yes I know 'short-term thinking' but the minimum of the wage bracket is 5k more than what I'm on now, and in the current workplace that would take another 2years to reach (if I'm Very lucky)
..that's a start....
so cheers for the sensible voices on here...
don't worry I won't tell a soul you exist on PH
Glade said:
Does your current company have better opportunities. e.g. you've been there a while, they know you, is there a chance of moving up the ladder? You will have to re-build your reputation in a new place - so while the salary is better short term, will they offer you a better future?
Interesting points that I was mulling over whilst at the pub;Current place:
Was promoted in October, with a small rise as well. Problem is its a small firm (50 staff max) and the next step up would be into my bosses shoes, he's only a few years older and not likely to be moving on for a while.
Also being a small firm we are all stretched across multiple departments and disciplines, which is great for experience, but means the work load is huge for the current wage and tbh all that is left to learn from the workload is to become embedded in current work-practices on site, which won't be useful else where.
Possible Place;
Exposure to a larger Site and Site practices
The company deals with oil and gas. Neither of which are going to disappear over night, and means in the future I can move on in that industry sector.
Better wage, yes I know 'short-term thinking' but the minimum of the wage bracket is 5k more than what I'm on now, and in the current workplace that would take another 2years to reach (if I'm Very lucky)
..that's a start....
so cheers for the sensible voices on here...
don't worry I won't tell a soul you exist on PH
Just go to the interview eyes wide open and remember they want to employ you.
I normally attend interviews with a "I couldn't care less if i didn't get this job" type of attitude, i find it settles my nerves and gives a little more confidence, it seems to work for me as well.
If they offer you the role, make sure your decision to join the company isn't solely based on the salary.
Good Luck
I normally attend interviews with a "I couldn't care less if i didn't get this job" type of attitude, i find it settles my nerves and gives a little more confidence, it seems to work for me as well.
If they offer you the role, make sure your decision to join the company isn't solely based on the salary.
Good Luck
gamefreaks said:
Oily Fingernails said:
Ok so its like this....
I'm a fairly young Quality Engineer working in Yorkshire for a 'valve' manufacturer, this company took me on from leaving University (2 and a bit Years ago).
Not a certain valve manufacturer in Doncaster by any chance?I'm a fairly young Quality Engineer working in Yorkshire for a 'valve' manufacturer, this company took me on from leaving University (2 and a bit Years ago).
But Nope not Doncaster...tbh not sure where Doncaster is (my geography sucks)
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