How To Stand Your Ground In The Job Recruitment Process

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Nothing is permanent
If you’re willing to work late hours and weekends, and do entry-level tasks for a while but not forever, it’s important to state that upfront so you aren’t stuck in a situation with which you aren’t happy. “And bringing that up is a great tell of seeing how open they [the employer] are to listening to your needs,” notes Dr. Joy, saying it’s okay to state early, “After this first quarter, I’d like to have a conversation about moving away from that [the initial working terms].”