what do u look for in a new job?

Re: what do u look for in a new job?

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:04:48 GMT

been offred 2 jobs so going to spend day at both places. hope it helps.

thanks guys x x

Re: what do u look for in a new job?

Deemus — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:44:54 GMT

I think that a half day trial is a great start.

The idea of a no obligation weeks trial is a great one too. Our newest noob nurse did that for us, it was her suggestion! We were impressed so offered the trial. It's her first paid day with us today.

Gut feelings are a good indication too. I spent 6 months unhappy in a practice coz I didn't listen to my gut feeling. 6 months is a loooong time to spend anywhere miserable. I was worried about how it'd look on my CV but subsequent employers haven't made an issue about it. The ones who asked, I was truthful with. You win some, you lose some.

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Nick Shackleton — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:39:24 GMT

I would always suggest going and spending half a day or a day in a prctice before starting work, you get a proper feel for the place and what your work colleuegs are really like (lol). I did this in my current job and it gave me a proper insite to how the practice worked and what work was involved etc... I've been in mycurrent job for 5 years now. As Paula mentioned vibes are good too!

Re: what do u look for in a new job?

Saskia Quinn — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:20:58 GMT

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I kinda go on gut instinct as daft as that sounds, some places you go to you just get good vibes and if the salary conditions are right its all thumbs up.

Other places also offer good packages but if the vibe doesnt feel right then thats not good.

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well said Heather, I agree!

Re: what do u look for in a new job?

Mac Feather — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:28:12 GMT

I kinda go on gut instinct as daft as that sounds, some places you go to you just get good vibes and if the salary conditions are right its all thumbs up.

Other places also offer good packages but if the vibe doesnt feel right then thats not good.

Re: what do u look for in a new job?

Saskia Quinn — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:40:58 GMT

good luck Spud, look forward to hearing what you decide!

Re: what do u look for in a new job?

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:07:11 GMT

thank you all. the hours, salary benifits etc all seem very nice. people seemed nice so will have a think. x

Re: what do u look for in a new job?

Caro Laithwaite VN — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:42:29 GMT

money, shifts, how questions are answered, people you have to work with but on a half day this can be hard to asses, staff turnover/reasons, feel of things (just some items)

Re: what do u look for in a new job?

Laura Ringsell — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:12:49 GMT

I would definately go along for half a day at least - it wont tell you everything but its good to see how they all get on together and to see if you can see yourself in that enviroment. If not i agree with going with your gut instinct - surely you can't be unlucky too many times

Re: what do u look for in a new job?

les punton — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:06:19 GMT

our newest nurse came for a week (paid) after interviews just to see if she liked us and also to see if we liked her.

this worked great!!!

and we loved her, shes a great nurse (i work most of my shifts with her and we work really well together..............hate it when shes on hols)

Re: what do u look for in a new job?

Maisy — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:21:16 GMT

I think its difficult to know for sure til you actually start, though gut instinct is usually a good measure first! Definitely see if you could work there for 1/2 a day or so, see how other staff get on and whether you like their working practice. Though this will only give you a rough idea how the practice is (people will either be on best behaviour to impress you, or not speak to you much if they aren't particularly chatty to new people!), you will get some idea how things are there.

Good luck!

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Sarah Cahill — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:38:50 GMT

Friendly colleagues - it makes all the difference!

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Julie — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:20:24 GMT

I have only had one job that I didn't like (knew after the first day that I'd made a mistake) so on my next interview I asked if I could spend a few hours getting a feel for the place before either side made a decision.

This worked out really well and now we ask any new employees to do the same. I know you will not know for sure until you start a new job but I feel that it does give you a little insight to how it is run and what the people are like.

If this isn't an option then go with gut feeling as that usually works.

Good luck