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2. Get an Offer
Show them how you can help them
Scan web for news about them and their needs.
Follow-up every week for 7 weeks.
If you get another offer, tell them.
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3. Make an Offer
Write a one-page proposal.
Describe their needs.
Describe your best services.
Outline recommended work plan.
Describe the results they can expect.
Seek to talk through the proposal with them.
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4. Evaluate an Offer - Verbal
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Listen attentively
Take notes & repeat details to clarify
Ask for it to be put into writing
Do not debate or negotiate
Do not accept or decline
Ask when a decision is needed
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5. Is this God’s Calling?
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Take time away to think.
Talk about it.
Not at peace? Don’t take the offer.
Do what you believe God wants you to do.
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6. Understand the Offer
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7. Understand the Offer
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8. Decision Making
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9. Win - Win
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Not - they win, you lose
Not - you win, they lose
Not - compromise, each gets half
But - collaborate for a win-win
Know what you need
Know what they want
Do your homework – www.Salary.com
Establish your value first – what you do best/they need most
Negotiation interests, not positions
Focus on WE, not just ME
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10. Not It?
Learn from experience.
Does No mean No? Other jobs a better fit?
Respond with grace. Keep the relationships.
Remember best decisions end with the word “No!”
Try to have 2 more opportunities developing.
Review Steps 1 and 2
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11. Got It?
Getting a good start in a new job is the
most important step of this walk.
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12. Prepare for Your Next Career Crossing
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13+ Jobs per Career
Write new STAR stories
Update your master resume and reference list
Look for extra assignments and education
Keep networking to expand your contacts
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J for Joy in your job – rejoice always
O for Obedience – serve with sincerity
B for Doing your best – be excellent at what you do
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Write thank you notes to all who helped
Help others through crossroads in their careers
Share www.CrossroadsCareer.org/workbook with everyone in crossroads
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13. Congratulations
What do you do next?
Goal for next week?
Help needed?
Coaching?
Group study?
Support group?
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