Wednesday, April 2, 2008

What level is right for me?

Hi Helen,
I know we spoke about conveying in your stories the scope and level of the work you did and that this is the best way for them to know how to place you. The other side of that, for the internal interviews you are having, is that you want to listen for (and ask specifically where you can) what your role would be in the activities of the department. You will be listening for the kinds of skills you will be able to/expected to exercise, level of autonomy, etc.

I'm sure you know that what they are prepared to let you do eventually will depend on what you do to prove yourself. So, you will be listening for potential scope. Also, it is hard to do, but as best you can, think about what really would be too much for you to take on now (and what experience you would have to have to make it do-able.)
As I said, let me know if you have any questions & have fun with it,
Win
www.WinSheffield.com