During the course of our careers, there are job opportunities that arise — either internally and externally — that seem appealing but may be a stretch, taking us beyond our current level of knowledge, skills, or experience.
Is That Stretch Job Right for You?
Six things to consider when applying.
January 27, 2020
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Summary.
Stretch jobs are great opportunities to accelerate your professional development. But how can you tell if a role is going to be the right fit? The author offers six factors to consider, including whether you are able to craft a clear, coherent story about where you’ve been, where you are now, and where you plan to go next — with the targeted stretch job fitting nicely into the arc of the story, showing a logical career trajectory.
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