Step 6 SELECTINGWalk in Work Made for You

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Walk in Work Made for You You are God’s Workmanship

Created in Christ Jesus for good works Which God prepared beforehand That you should walk in them

Get Offers and Make Offers Focus on what they need most That you do best Follow-up every week for 7 weeks Demonstrate you are prepared, passionate, qualified Keep searching for other opportunities Make an offer – propose work plan, time and compensation

How to Evaluate Offers Always about money Always about more than money

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Understand the Offer

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Name of potential employer Name of hiring manager

Positives about opportunity Concerns and questions

How much does organization want you How much you want the opportunity

Cash Compensation Last Year

This Year Next Year Want Need

Base SalaryBonusCommission/Other $Total Cash Compensation

Other-Car, Stock Options, Club Membership, EquityTotal Other Cash Value

GRAND TOTAL CASH

Understand the Offer

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BenefitsPriorityA/B/C Benefits

Priority:A/B/C

Weeks of Vacation Home OfficeHealth Insurance Family Medical Insurance, Co-Pay?Dental Insurance Paid HolidaysVision Insurance Sick DaysLife Insurance Retirement/401K/Matching/PensionLong-Term/Short-Term Disability Deferred CompensationEmployee Assistance Program Tuition ReimbursementTraining OvertimeSeverance Agreement RelocationTech Support Help with Spouse’s EmploymentDay Care for Children Temporary Living ExpensesOther Factors Other FactorsTitle Flexible HoursHours per Week Free TimeTravel % (nights away) Team vs. Individual WorkPromotability EntrepreneurialManagement Experience/Training LocationHigh- vs. Low-Risk Opportunity Cost of Living Index Comparison

Decision Making

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Criteria Desired Work Offered

Work functionIndustryLocationSalaryOther compensation/benefitsAbilitiesInterestsPersonalityValuesOther Criteria:1.2.3.

Work functionIndustryLocationSalaryOther compensation/benefitsAbilitiesInterestsPersonalityValuesOther Criteria:1.2.3.

Win-Win Negotiation

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Negotiation Strategy Not - they win, you lose Not - you win, they lose Not - compromise, each gets half But - collaborate for a win-win

Steps to 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

Not It or Got It

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Many Great Decisions End with the Word “NO” Does “no” really mean “no” Are there other opportunities Learn from the experience Always try to keep 2 or more opportunities Review Step 1 Attitude

Say yes, only if you are sure Pray – is it God’s calling Confirm the offer – best in writing Seek counsel from family, friends, advisors Get, study and practice e-booklet “New Job Jump Start”

Prepare for Your Next Career Crossing

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Be Flexible - Focus on Serving Others 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

Job Success Is Spelled JOB 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

Pass It Forward Write thank you notes to all who helped Help others through crossroads in their careers Share www.CrossroadsCareer.org/workbook with everyone in crossroads

Congratulations!

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Whether You Got It or Not It - Yet Success is completing the workbook and workshop course Celebrate learning new skills with your teammates Reward yourself Praise God

Next Steps Keep on keeping on Practice and master the 6 steps Meet with others and help one another Continue to hear and follow God’s calling for you

Take the High Road – Step 6 & Beyond Run the Race that is Set Before You

Stay in shape. Workout your calling everyday For each opportunity, ask – is this work God made for you? Remember – some of life’s best decisions end with the word “NO” If you don’t get offer from them, make them an offer Win-win negotiation based on collaboration

Congratulations – The Amazing Race Continues Pass it forward – help others win Prepare for your next career crossing Dial 1-800-DEAR-GOD for the journey ahead

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