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Rejecting the job offer after the probationary period
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I am a college senior. I've been offered a contract to work on a probationary period for 3 months (twice or thrice a week in a software firm). I've decided to take it since my classes are only on half days and thrice a week and I want to earn money already. However, it just hit me that I wanted to explore more options after I graduate. Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my probationary period? What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
NOTE
it is stated in the contract
"Your employment period is of 3 months,insert date here. At the end of this period you'll be regularized, extended or terminated based on the results of your performance evaluation."
professionalism job-offer probation
edited Jan 19 '14 at 21:21
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I am a college senior. I've been offered a contract to work on a probationary period for 3 months (twice or thrice a week in a software firm). I've decided to take it since my classes are only on half days and thrice a week and I want to earn money already. However, it just hit me that I wanted to explore more options after I graduate. Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my probationary period? What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
NOTE
it is stated in the contract
"Your employment period is of 3 months,insert date here. At the end of this period you'll be regularized, extended or terminated based on the results of your performance evaluation."
professionalism job-offer probation
edited Jan 19 '14 at 21:21
DJClayworth
41.5k989147
asked Jan 19 '14 at 0:05
Marcus
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Yea just give them a heads up that you may pursue other options after the three months, I would say that's almost expected from students.
– Andrew Bartel
Jan 19 '14 at 1:00
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I'd definitely look through your employment agreement and see how much advance notice you are required to give them. It's unlikely that the end of probationary period is in any way special in terms of you quitting.
– Ben Voigt
Jan 19 '14 at 1:46
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In three months will they be making a decision without a change to your pay and benefits? Or in three months will they be offering you a raise and increase in benefits? Unless you know what you will making with the permanent position you are not under obligation to accept it.
– mhoran_psprep
Jan 19 '14 at 12:13
Is this direct with the company or are you through a 3rd party recruiter?
– Raegan
Jan 20 '14 at 2:31
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I am a college senior. I've been offered a contract to work on a probationary period for 3 months (twice or thrice a week in a software firm). I've decided to take it since my classes are only on half days and thrice a week and I want to earn money already. However, it just hit me that I wanted to explore more options after I graduate. Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my probationary period? What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
NOTE
it is stated in the contract
"Your employment period is of 3 months,insert date here. At the end of this period you'll be regularized, extended or terminated based on the results of your performance evaluation."
professionalism job-offer probation
edited Jan 19 '14 at 21:21
DJClayworth
41.5k989147
asked Jan 19 '14 at 0:05
Marcus
1413
I am a college senior. I've been offered a contract to work on a probationary period for 3 months (twice or thrice a week in a software firm). I've decided to take it since my classes are only on half days and thrice a week and I want to earn money already. However, it just hit me that I wanted to explore more options after I graduate. Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my probationary period? What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
NOTE
it is stated in the contract
"Your employment period is of 3 months,insert date here. At the end of this period you'll be regularized, extended or terminated based on the results of your performance evaluation."
professionalism job-offer probation
edited Jan 19 '14 at 21:21
DJClayworth
41.5k989147
asked Jan 19 '14 at 0:05
Marcus
1413
edited Jan 19 '14 at 21:21
DJClayworth
41.5k989147
edited Jan 19 '14 at 21:21
DJClayworth
41.5k989147
edited Jan 19 '14 at 21:21
DJClayworth
41.5k989147
41.5k989147
asked Jan 19 '14 at 0:05
Marcus
1413
asked Jan 19 '14 at 0:05
Marcus
1413
asked Jan 19 '14 at 0:05
Marcus
1413
1413
Yea just give them a heads up that you may pursue other options after the three months, I would say that's almost expected from students.
– Andrew Bartel
Jan 19 '14 at 1:00
2
I'd definitely look through your employment agreement and see how much advance notice you are required to give them. It's unlikely that the end of probationary period is in any way special in terms of you quitting.
– Ben Voigt
Jan 19 '14 at 1:46
1
In three months will they be making a decision without a change to your pay and benefits? Or in three months will they be offering you a raise and increase in benefits? Unless you know what you will making with the permanent position you are not under obligation to accept it.
– mhoran_psprep
Jan 19 '14 at 12:13
Is this direct with the company or are you through a 3rd party recruiter?
– Raegan
Jan 20 '14 at 2:31
add a comment |Â
Yea just give them a heads up that you may pursue other options after the three months, I would say that's almost expected from students.
– Andrew Bartel
Jan 19 '14 at 1:00
2
I'd definitely look through your employment agreement and see how much advance notice you are required to give them. It's unlikely that the end of probationary period is in any way special in terms of you quitting.
– Ben Voigt
Jan 19 '14 at 1:46
1
In three months will they be making a decision without a change to your pay and benefits? Or in three months will they be offering you a raise and increase in benefits? Unless you know what you will making with the permanent position you are not under obligation to accept it.
– mhoran_psprep
Jan 19 '14 at 12:13
Is this direct with the company or are you through a 3rd party recruiter?
– Raegan
Jan 20 '14 at 2:31
Yea just give them a heads up that you may pursue other options after the three months, I would say that's almost expected from students.
– Andrew Bartel
Jan 19 '14 at 1:00
Yea just give them a heads up that you may pursue other options after the three months, I would say that's almost expected from students.
– Andrew Bartel
Jan 19 '14 at 1:00
2
2
I'd definitely look through your employment agreement and see how much advance notice you are required to give them. It's unlikely that the end of probationary period is in any way special in terms of you quitting.
– Ben Voigt
Jan 19 '14 at 1:46
I'd definitely look through your employment agreement and see how much advance notice you are required to give them. It's unlikely that the end of probationary period is in any way special in terms of you quitting.
– Ben Voigt
Jan 19 '14 at 1:46
1
1
In three months will they be making a decision without a change to your pay and benefits? Or in three months will they be offering you a raise and increase in benefits? Unless you know what you will making with the permanent position you are not under obligation to accept it.
– mhoran_psprep
Jan 19 '14 at 12:13
In three months will they be making a decision without a change to your pay and benefits? Or in three months will they be offering you a raise and increase in benefits? Unless you know what you will making with the permanent position you are not under obligation to accept it.
– mhoran_psprep
Jan 19 '14 at 12:13
Is this direct with the company or are you through a 3rd party recruiter?
– Raegan
Jan 20 '14 at 2:31
Is this direct with the company or are you through a 3rd party recruiter?
– Raegan
Jan 20 '14 at 2:31
add a comment |Â
2 Answers
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Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my
probationary period?
Yes, it's certainly okay.
The probationary period at most companies that employ them serves a dual purpose. They allow the company to determine the period how well you will fit in the role. But in addition, they allow you to determine over the period if the company and role meet your needs.
At the end of the period, either party is free to determine that it isn't working out, and end the relationship.
What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
Well, you may be without a job.
Other than that, it's unlikely to have any negative impacts. It's possible that the company at which you worked for 3 months may be resentful and block any future attempts to be employed there. But I haven't seen that happen.
answered Jan 19 '14 at 1:01
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
I concur but the OP should take to phrase the rejection in such a way to not burn bridges.
– Preet Sangha
Jan 20 '14 at 4:25
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up vote
1
down vote
Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my probationary period? What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
If you're through a 3rd party Recruiter:
In the second to the last week of your 3 months, make sure you let your recruiter (not the company) know that you plan to resign from the assignment. And why (that you want to explore different cultures, companies and industries before committing to a permanent position). Your recruiter will appreciate not being caught off guard and can quietly ramp up a replacement before the company knows of your decision. This ensures your relationship with the recruiter is solid and they will be much more open to placing you somewhere else.
If you're on contract directly with the company:
As a general rule, you do not want to tell your employer ahead of time that you're probably only to work there for 3 months. Training and ramping someone up is costly to a company and if they know in advance that you have a strong desire to move on, they may elect to go with a candidate who is interested in staying for the long term.
You are trying them out just as much as they are trying you out.
Use the the 3 months to get a feel for their culture, the growth opportunity available if you were to stay and whether or not the assignments are challenging, etc. You might be pleasantly surprised at the end of 3 months and want to work there longer. A lot can happen in 3 months.
The bottom line is this: you won't have negative repercussions if you're professional and address your decision at the right time and with honest input as to why you choose to move on. In your case, you want the experience of this 3 month job, it fits your schedule, you're open to evaluating the company just as much as they are evaluating you, but at the end of that 3 months, you express to them your appreciation for the opportunity and your desire to expand your skills and explore different industries early in your career. You want to have enough diversity early on in before you decide where you are going to be long term. "You don't know what you don't know", as they say, and the only way to know the best path for you is to explore many paths. Companies get this. This attitude will keep the door open should you ever want to work for them again.
Question: What's Your Hurry?
You're just starting your career...you have 30+ years to explore different companies. Unless you don't find this position a fit, why wouldn't you consider staying for a least a year? 3 months here, 6 months there...this can hurt you long term, so switch jobs and companies with the big picture in mind, and a lot can happen in a year. Do you live where you are obligated to stay for X number of years once you accept the permanent position? Just curious.
Bonus Thoughts/Advice
Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely
Many professionals I meet that are a few years into their career never really planned out the kind of roles they should focus on and the companies they should work for that will elevate their professional status. They jump from company to company, job to job. But as a new professional just hitting the workforce, think of your career path like a financial portfolio. You want each opportunity to build on the previous position, offer new challenges, new skills to learn. You also want to work for reputable and even better, high profile companies. Working for a 7 person company isn't nearly as impressive as working for a 5,000 person company, for example (at least in the US it's like that). Hiring managers and recruiters look at your career path choices as an example of your decision making and strategic long term planning skills. It's not the only thing they use to evaluate you, but it is one of them.
Start With The End In Mind
Start with thinking about where you want to be in your career in 5 years, 10 years, etc. What skills, roles and industries do you need to focus on to get you there? For example: I have a lot of professionals who have devoted the first 10 to 15 years of their career working in the TV/Broadcast industry. Many viewed this profession as exciting and high profile. However, it's a tough industry once you get into your late 30's, settle down and have family. The hours are brutal. Many want to "break into corporate" for the stability and 9-5 schedule but unfortunately, corporate doesn't value their experience nearly as much as they do a professional who comes from another corporation. Their hind-site is usually wishing they had diversified their experience early on before picking one direction to stay in for 10 to 15 years.
Best of luck and I hope you have a prosperous journey!
answered Jan 20 '14 at 3:18
Raegan
1,21858
"Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely" Fantastic aphorism.
– Fattie
Jul 25 at 17:36
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
3
down vote
Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my
probationary period?
Yes, it's certainly okay.
The probationary period at most companies that employ them serves a dual purpose. They allow the company to determine the period how well you will fit in the role. But in addition, they allow you to determine over the period if the company and role meet your needs.
At the end of the period, either party is free to determine that it isn't working out, and end the relationship.
What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
Well, you may be without a job.
Other than that, it's unlikely to have any negative impacts. It's possible that the company at which you worked for 3 months may be resentful and block any future attempts to be employed there. But I haven't seen that happen.
answered Jan 19 '14 at 1:01
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
I concur but the OP should take to phrase the rejection in such a way to not burn bridges.
– Preet Sangha
Jan 20 '14 at 4:25
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my
probationary period?
Yes, it's certainly okay.
The probationary period at most companies that employ them serves a dual purpose. They allow the company to determine the period how well you will fit in the role. But in addition, they allow you to determine over the period if the company and role meet your needs.
At the end of the period, either party is free to determine that it isn't working out, and end the relationship.
What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
Well, you may be without a job.
Other than that, it's unlikely to have any negative impacts. It's possible that the company at which you worked for 3 months may be resentful and block any future attempts to be employed there. But I haven't seen that happen.
answered Jan 19 '14 at 1:01
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
I concur but the OP should take to phrase the rejection in such a way to not burn bridges.
– Preet Sangha
Jan 20 '14 at 4:25
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my
probationary period?
Yes, it's certainly okay.
The probationary period at most companies that employ them serves a dual purpose. They allow the company to determine the period how well you will fit in the role. But in addition, they allow you to determine over the period if the company and role meet your needs.
At the end of the period, either party is free to determine that it isn't working out, and end the relationship.
What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
Well, you may be without a job.
Other than that, it's unlikely to have any negative impacts. It's possible that the company at which you worked for 3 months may be resentful and block any future attempts to be employed there. But I haven't seen that happen.
answered Jan 19 '14 at 1:01
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my
probationary period?
Yes, it's certainly okay.
The probationary period at most companies that employ them serves a dual purpose. They allow the company to determine the period how well you will fit in the role. But in addition, they allow you to determine over the period if the company and role meet your needs.
At the end of the period, either party is free to determine that it isn't working out, and end the relationship.
What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
Well, you may be without a job.
Other than that, it's unlikely to have any negative impacts. It's possible that the company at which you worked for 3 months may be resentful and block any future attempts to be employed there. But I haven't seen that happen.
answered Jan 19 '14 at 1:01
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
answered Jan 19 '14 at 1:01
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
answered Jan 19 '14 at 1:01
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
answered Jan 19 '14 at 1:01
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
224k107661930
I concur but the OP should take to phrase the rejection in such a way to not burn bridges.
– Preet Sangha
Jan 20 '14 at 4:25
add a comment |Â
I concur but the OP should take to phrase the rejection in such a way to not burn bridges.
– Preet Sangha
Jan 20 '14 at 4:25
I concur but the OP should take to phrase the rejection in such a way to not burn bridges.
– Preet Sangha
Jan 20 '14 at 4:25
I concur but the OP should take to phrase the rejection in such a way to not burn bridges.
– Preet Sangha
Jan 20 '14 at 4:25
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my probationary period? What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
If you're through a 3rd party Recruiter:
In the second to the last week of your 3 months, make sure you let your recruiter (not the company) know that you plan to resign from the assignment. And why (that you want to explore different cultures, companies and industries before committing to a permanent position). Your recruiter will appreciate not being caught off guard and can quietly ramp up a replacement before the company knows of your decision. This ensures your relationship with the recruiter is solid and they will be much more open to placing you somewhere else.
If you're on contract directly with the company:
As a general rule, you do not want to tell your employer ahead of time that you're probably only to work there for 3 months. Training and ramping someone up is costly to a company and if they know in advance that you have a strong desire to move on, they may elect to go with a candidate who is interested in staying for the long term.
You are trying them out just as much as they are trying you out.
Use the the 3 months to get a feel for their culture, the growth opportunity available if you were to stay and whether or not the assignments are challenging, etc. You might be pleasantly surprised at the end of 3 months and want to work there longer. A lot can happen in 3 months.
The bottom line is this: you won't have negative repercussions if you're professional and address your decision at the right time and with honest input as to why you choose to move on. In your case, you want the experience of this 3 month job, it fits your schedule, you're open to evaluating the company just as much as they are evaluating you, but at the end of that 3 months, you express to them your appreciation for the opportunity and your desire to expand your skills and explore different industries early in your career. You want to have enough diversity early on in before you decide where you are going to be long term. "You don't know what you don't know", as they say, and the only way to know the best path for you is to explore many paths. Companies get this. This attitude will keep the door open should you ever want to work for them again.
Question: What's Your Hurry?
You're just starting your career...you have 30+ years to explore different companies. Unless you don't find this position a fit, why wouldn't you consider staying for a least a year? 3 months here, 6 months there...this can hurt you long term, so switch jobs and companies with the big picture in mind, and a lot can happen in a year. Do you live where you are obligated to stay for X number of years once you accept the permanent position? Just curious.
Bonus Thoughts/Advice
Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely
Many professionals I meet that are a few years into their career never really planned out the kind of roles they should focus on and the companies they should work for that will elevate their professional status. They jump from company to company, job to job. But as a new professional just hitting the workforce, think of your career path like a financial portfolio. You want each opportunity to build on the previous position, offer new challenges, new skills to learn. You also want to work for reputable and even better, high profile companies. Working for a 7 person company isn't nearly as impressive as working for a 5,000 person company, for example (at least in the US it's like that). Hiring managers and recruiters look at your career path choices as an example of your decision making and strategic long term planning skills. It's not the only thing they use to evaluate you, but it is one of them.
Start With The End In Mind
Start with thinking about where you want to be in your career in 5 years, 10 years, etc. What skills, roles and industries do you need to focus on to get you there? For example: I have a lot of professionals who have devoted the first 10 to 15 years of their career working in the TV/Broadcast industry. Many viewed this profession as exciting and high profile. However, it's a tough industry once you get into your late 30's, settle down and have family. The hours are brutal. Many want to "break into corporate" for the stability and 9-5 schedule but unfortunately, corporate doesn't value their experience nearly as much as they do a professional who comes from another corporation. Their hind-site is usually wishing they had diversified their experience early on before picking one direction to stay in for 10 to 15 years.
Best of luck and I hope you have a prosperous journey!
answered Jan 20 '14 at 3:18
Raegan
1,21858
"Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely" Fantastic aphorism.
– Fattie
Jul 25 at 17:36
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my probationary period? What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
If you're through a 3rd party Recruiter:
In the second to the last week of your 3 months, make sure you let your recruiter (not the company) know that you plan to resign from the assignment. And why (that you want to explore different cultures, companies and industries before committing to a permanent position). Your recruiter will appreciate not being caught off guard and can quietly ramp up a replacement before the company knows of your decision. This ensures your relationship with the recruiter is solid and they will be much more open to placing you somewhere else.
If you're on contract directly with the company:
As a general rule, you do not want to tell your employer ahead of time that you're probably only to work there for 3 months. Training and ramping someone up is costly to a company and if they know in advance that you have a strong desire to move on, they may elect to go with a candidate who is interested in staying for the long term.
You are trying them out just as much as they are trying you out.
Use the the 3 months to get a feel for their culture, the growth opportunity available if you were to stay and whether or not the assignments are challenging, etc. You might be pleasantly surprised at the end of 3 months and want to work there longer. A lot can happen in 3 months.
The bottom line is this: you won't have negative repercussions if you're professional and address your decision at the right time and with honest input as to why you choose to move on. In your case, you want the experience of this 3 month job, it fits your schedule, you're open to evaluating the company just as much as they are evaluating you, but at the end of that 3 months, you express to them your appreciation for the opportunity and your desire to expand your skills and explore different industries early in your career. You want to have enough diversity early on in before you decide where you are going to be long term. "You don't know what you don't know", as they say, and the only way to know the best path for you is to explore many paths. Companies get this. This attitude will keep the door open should you ever want to work for them again.
Question: What's Your Hurry?
You're just starting your career...you have 30+ years to explore different companies. Unless you don't find this position a fit, why wouldn't you consider staying for a least a year? 3 months here, 6 months there...this can hurt you long term, so switch jobs and companies with the big picture in mind, and a lot can happen in a year. Do you live where you are obligated to stay for X number of years once you accept the permanent position? Just curious.
Bonus Thoughts/Advice
Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely
Many professionals I meet that are a few years into their career never really planned out the kind of roles they should focus on and the companies they should work for that will elevate their professional status. They jump from company to company, job to job. But as a new professional just hitting the workforce, think of your career path like a financial portfolio. You want each opportunity to build on the previous position, offer new challenges, new skills to learn. You also want to work for reputable and even better, high profile companies. Working for a 7 person company isn't nearly as impressive as working for a 5,000 person company, for example (at least in the US it's like that). Hiring managers and recruiters look at your career path choices as an example of your decision making and strategic long term planning skills. It's not the only thing they use to evaluate you, but it is one of them.
Start With The End In Mind
Start with thinking about where you want to be in your career in 5 years, 10 years, etc. What skills, roles and industries do you need to focus on to get you there? For example: I have a lot of professionals who have devoted the first 10 to 15 years of their career working in the TV/Broadcast industry. Many viewed this profession as exciting and high profile. However, it's a tough industry once you get into your late 30's, settle down and have family. The hours are brutal. Many want to "break into corporate" for the stability and 9-5 schedule but unfortunately, corporate doesn't value their experience nearly as much as they do a professional who comes from another corporation. Their hind-site is usually wishing they had diversified their experience early on before picking one direction to stay in for 10 to 15 years.
Best of luck and I hope you have a prosperous journey!
answered Jan 20 '14 at 3:18
Raegan
1,21858
"Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely" Fantastic aphorism.
– Fattie
Jul 25 at 17:36
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my probationary period? What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
If you're through a 3rd party Recruiter:
In the second to the last week of your 3 months, make sure you let your recruiter (not the company) know that you plan to resign from the assignment. And why (that you want to explore different cultures, companies and industries before committing to a permanent position). Your recruiter will appreciate not being caught off guard and can quietly ramp up a replacement before the company knows of your decision. This ensures your relationship with the recruiter is solid and they will be much more open to placing you somewhere else.
If you're on contract directly with the company:
As a general rule, you do not want to tell your employer ahead of time that you're probably only to work there for 3 months. Training and ramping someone up is costly to a company and if they know in advance that you have a strong desire to move on, they may elect to go with a candidate who is interested in staying for the long term.
You are trying them out just as much as they are trying you out.
Use the the 3 months to get a feel for their culture, the growth opportunity available if you were to stay and whether or not the assignments are challenging, etc. You might be pleasantly surprised at the end of 3 months and want to work there longer. A lot can happen in 3 months.
The bottom line is this: you won't have negative repercussions if you're professional and address your decision at the right time and with honest input as to why you choose to move on. In your case, you want the experience of this 3 month job, it fits your schedule, you're open to evaluating the company just as much as they are evaluating you, but at the end of that 3 months, you express to them your appreciation for the opportunity and your desire to expand your skills and explore different industries early in your career. You want to have enough diversity early on in before you decide where you are going to be long term. "You don't know what you don't know", as they say, and the only way to know the best path for you is to explore many paths. Companies get this. This attitude will keep the door open should you ever want to work for them again.
Question: What's Your Hurry?
You're just starting your career...you have 30+ years to explore different companies. Unless you don't find this position a fit, why wouldn't you consider staying for a least a year? 3 months here, 6 months there...this can hurt you long term, so switch jobs and companies with the big picture in mind, and a lot can happen in a year. Do you live where you are obligated to stay for X number of years once you accept the permanent position? Just curious.
Bonus Thoughts/Advice
Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely
Many professionals I meet that are a few years into their career never really planned out the kind of roles they should focus on and the companies they should work for that will elevate their professional status. They jump from company to company, job to job. But as a new professional just hitting the workforce, think of your career path like a financial portfolio. You want each opportunity to build on the previous position, offer new challenges, new skills to learn. You also want to work for reputable and even better, high profile companies. Working for a 7 person company isn't nearly as impressive as working for a 5,000 person company, for example (at least in the US it's like that). Hiring managers and recruiters look at your career path choices as an example of your decision making and strategic long term planning skills. It's not the only thing they use to evaluate you, but it is one of them.
Start With The End In Mind
Start with thinking about where you want to be in your career in 5 years, 10 years, etc. What skills, roles and industries do you need to focus on to get you there? For example: I have a lot of professionals who have devoted the first 10 to 15 years of their career working in the TV/Broadcast industry. Many viewed this profession as exciting and high profile. However, it's a tough industry once you get into your late 30's, settle down and have family. The hours are brutal. Many want to "break into corporate" for the stability and 9-5 schedule but unfortunately, corporate doesn't value their experience nearly as much as they do a professional who comes from another corporation. Their hind-site is usually wishing they had diversified their experience early on before picking one direction to stay in for 10 to 15 years.
Best of luck and I hope you have a prosperous journey!
answered Jan 20 '14 at 3:18
Raegan
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Is okay to reject the job offer that they will give me after my probationary period? What negative impacts will it have on me if I do?
If you're through a 3rd party Recruiter:
In the second to the last week of your 3 months, make sure you let your recruiter (not the company) know that you plan to resign from the assignment. And why (that you want to explore different cultures, companies and industries before committing to a permanent position). Your recruiter will appreciate not being caught off guard and can quietly ramp up a replacement before the company knows of your decision. This ensures your relationship with the recruiter is solid and they will be much more open to placing you somewhere else.
If you're on contract directly with the company:
As a general rule, you do not want to tell your employer ahead of time that you're probably only to work there for 3 months. Training and ramping someone up is costly to a company and if they know in advance that you have a strong desire to move on, they may elect to go with a candidate who is interested in staying for the long term.
You are trying them out just as much as they are trying you out.
Use the the 3 months to get a feel for their culture, the growth opportunity available if you were to stay and whether or not the assignments are challenging, etc. You might be pleasantly surprised at the end of 3 months and want to work there longer. A lot can happen in 3 months.
The bottom line is this: you won't have negative repercussions if you're professional and address your decision at the right time and with honest input as to why you choose to move on. In your case, you want the experience of this 3 month job, it fits your schedule, you're open to evaluating the company just as much as they are evaluating you, but at the end of that 3 months, you express to them your appreciation for the opportunity and your desire to expand your skills and explore different industries early in your career. You want to have enough diversity early on in before you decide where you are going to be long term. "You don't know what you don't know", as they say, and the only way to know the best path for you is to explore many paths. Companies get this. This attitude will keep the door open should you ever want to work for them again.
Question: What's Your Hurry?
You're just starting your career...you have 30+ years to explore different companies. Unless you don't find this position a fit, why wouldn't you consider staying for a least a year? 3 months here, 6 months there...this can hurt you long term, so switch jobs and companies with the big picture in mind, and a lot can happen in a year. Do you live where you are obligated to stay for X number of years once you accept the permanent position? Just curious.
Bonus Thoughts/Advice
Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely
Many professionals I meet that are a few years into their career never really planned out the kind of roles they should focus on and the companies they should work for that will elevate their professional status. They jump from company to company, job to job. But as a new professional just hitting the workforce, think of your career path like a financial portfolio. You want each opportunity to build on the previous position, offer new challenges, new skills to learn. You also want to work for reputable and even better, high profile companies. Working for a 7 person company isn't nearly as impressive as working for a 5,000 person company, for example (at least in the US it's like that). Hiring managers and recruiters look at your career path choices as an example of your decision making and strategic long term planning skills. It's not the only thing they use to evaluate you, but it is one of them.
Start With The End In Mind
Start with thinking about where you want to be in your career in 5 years, 10 years, etc. What skills, roles and industries do you need to focus on to get you there? For example: I have a lot of professionals who have devoted the first 10 to 15 years of their career working in the TV/Broadcast industry. Many viewed this profession as exciting and high profile. However, it's a tough industry once you get into your late 30's, settle down and have family. The hours are brutal. Many want to "break into corporate" for the stability and 9-5 schedule but unfortunately, corporate doesn't value their experience nearly as much as they do a professional who comes from another corporation. Their hind-site is usually wishing they had diversified their experience early on before picking one direction to stay in for 10 to 15 years.
Best of luck and I hope you have a prosperous journey!
answered Jan 20 '14 at 3:18
Raegan
1,21858
answered Jan 20 '14 at 3:18
Raegan
1,21858
answered Jan 20 '14 at 3:18
Raegan
1,21858
answered Jan 20 '14 at 3:18
Raegan
1,21858
1,21858
"Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely" Fantastic aphorism.
– Fattie
Jul 25 at 17:36
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"Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely" Fantastic aphorism.
– Fattie
Jul 25 at 17:36
"Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely" Fantastic aphorism.
– Fattie
Jul 25 at 17:36
"Your Career is Like a Financial Portfolio - Choose Wisely" Fantastic aphorism.
– Fattie
Jul 25 at 17:36
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Yea just give them a heads up that you may pursue other options after the three months, I would say that's almost expected from students.
– Andrew Bartel
Jan 19 '14 at 1:00
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I'd definitely look through your employment agreement and see how much advance notice you are required to give them. It's unlikely that the end of probationary period is in any way special in terms of you quitting.
– Ben Voigt
Jan 19 '14 at 1:46
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In three months will they be making a decision without a change to your pay and benefits? Or in three months will they be offering you a raise and increase in benefits? Unless you know what you will making with the permanent position you are not under obligation to accept it.
– mhoran_psprep
Jan 19 '14 at 12:13
Is this direct with the company or are you through a 3rd party recruiter?
– Raegan
Jan 20 '14 at 2:31