“Life is long. You can waste time at a job and company that you don’t believe in, doesn’t pay well, or fulfill you.” – No one, Ever<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Have you ever accepted a new role that seemed promising, but sadly realized it wasn\u2019t anything like you imagined just a few weeks later?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unfortunately, I\u2019ve seen this all-too-common situation hundreds of times. And I\u2019ve even experienced it myself (more on this shortly).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A company with a great reputation woos you during the interview process with a lucrative salary, incredible benefits, and a role that seems perfect on paper. So you eagerly onboard and think you\u2019ve finally found your dream role!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fast-forward a few weeks later, and you come to understand that the job isn\u2019t the right fit. You scratch your head and wonder what the heck happened when all the right components seemed to be in place.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n But here\u2019s the thing: jiving with the startup\u2019s founders and negotiating a killer salary with a big OTE dangling carrot, and perks doesn\u2019t make a role <\/span>the right fit for you<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sounds crazy, right?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I would agree if I didn\u2019t see it so often.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fortunately, I can help you avoid making this critical error in the future, and that\u2019s exactly what I plan to do here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You\u2019ll learn how to create a job scorecard<\/a> that objectively and effectively helps you determine and evaluate what a good fit really looks like <\/span>for you<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n So instead of getting blindsided by a company\u2019s shiny salary, perks, and reputation, you\u2019ll be able to laser in on whether this role really meets your career needs and job standards.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019ve never heard of a job scorecard before today. I\u2019ll share everything you need to know about what it is, why it\u2019s worth your time, how to create one, and how to use it successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By the end of this guide, you might kick yourself for never using one before. But you\u2019ll never make that mistake again.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A job scorecard is a rating system used to see how well potential roles stack up against your IRP (Ideal Role Profile)<\/b>. The stories we tell ourselves aren\u2019t always rooted in reality.\u00a0 This totally customizable tool will help you uncover whether the sales role you\u2019re eyeing is really all it\u2019s cracked up to be while taking the emotion out of it.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unfortunately, I had to learn this lesson the hard way.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I went in for a role that paid extremely well (and I mean, <\/span>really<\/span><\/i> well), and was enamored by the shiny objects presented to me in the interview process. Despite seeing a few red flags and feeling a bad gut instinct inside about the role, I pushed those aside because it paid so well.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fast forward to day one and I called my husband balling (something I never do because I\u2019m not a big crier).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As I was holding myself accountable for this mess I found myself in, I wanted to figure out a way to never make that mistake again, reduce the margin for error, and get out of my own way.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n That\u2019s where my job scorecard came in.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n One reason it\u2019s so helpful is because the stories we start to tell ourselves in the hiring process aren\u2019t always rooted in reality, as I just mentioned. The job scorecard helps cut through those lofty visions that surface during the interview process. So you can clearly see a job for what it is, not what it could be or what it gives you in return.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I made it my mission to fix this issue permanently using a job scorecard every time and, since doing so, I\u2019ve never found myself in that position again. It worked!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n And it can work for you too.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n So as you can see, a job scorecard helps you make the best, most well-informed, and objective decision possible. See why I\u2019m such a fan?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now that you know what the heck a job scorecard is and the benefits of using one, let\u2019s dive into how to build a good template.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Okay, before you\u2019re tempted to skip certain steps or rush through them, I encourage you to read this section in its entirety. Each of these steps tackles one specific part of your job scorecard creation, and you may not see the bigger picture without going through the process from A to B.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n So read and follow these steps to the letter, and you\u2019ll be ready to go instead of confused or overwhelmed. <\/span>You got this!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There\u2019s a quote that fits perfectly here: <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201c<\/span>You don\u2019t know what you don\u2019t know<\/span><\/i>.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Oftentimes, we think we know what our dream job is, but in reality, we haven\u2019t actually taken the time to define the ins and outs of it, which is a big mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When you don\u2019t get this personal definition out of your head, you\u2019re more likely to be swayed by shiny offers that <\/span>look<\/span><\/i> like dream jobs when they\u2019re not.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Put simply: How will you know when you\u2019ve come across your dream job if you don\u2019t actually know what you\u2019re looking for?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Short answer? You won\u2019t.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n So the first step to creating a job scorecard is to get crystal clear on what you\u2019re looking for. Then you\u2019ll for sure know when it\u2019s staring you in the face when the time comes.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bonus<\/b>: Being absolutely sure about what you want in a role is super attractive to hiring managers. They <\/span>want<\/span><\/i> a candidate with clearly defined goals, not someone who just thinks they can do the job well.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Paint this picture as vividly as you can. You can use your imagination to fill in the specifics or your own experience in both awesome and terrible roles you\u2019ve had before.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jot down everything that falls under each question\u2019s umbrella. These details will make it much easier for you to start defining what you want and don\u2019t want in a role.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Then, these items will become the basics of your must-have and must-avoid characteristics on your job scorecard. Eventually, these traits will help you evaluate each role.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Since they\u2019re so crucial to our process, take your time as you go through these three questions. Once you have a high-level overview of your dream role, you\u2019ll need to roll up your sleeves and dive deep into the specifics.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before you take one more step, make sure you\u2019re really able to identify what your dream role looks like otherwise you won\u2019t be able to tackle the rest of these steps properly.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re feeling stuck or you\u2019re struggling to pinpoint what your next dream role could be, then I encourage you to use <\/span>my secret sauce to success: journaling<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This tool, while it\u2019s often not the first one we pick up in times of need (although, it <\/span>should<\/span><\/i> be) can help you tap into your thoughts and subconscious to really discover what matters most to you and what you should be avoiding.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I encourage you to pause and <\/span>switch gears to journaling<\/span><\/a> if you\u2019re unsure of your next move so that you can hone in on what you\u2019re looking for before you waste time targeting the wrong role.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I\u2019ve personally seen with my clients who are struggling to nail down these specifics that journaling is the key to unlocking what they want next. And it isn\u2019t until they journal that they realize what that really is.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Journaling is even helpful if you know what you\u2019re looking for because it can help you get super specific, which comes in handy in this next step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Those three questions in step 1 are just a scratch on the surface. They kick off your career brainstorming and prompt you to think about what you really want.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most of us don\u2019t have time to ponder this question so deeply. For many, finding a job is simply about accepting the offer with the highest salary or best route for career advancement.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n But we all know those don\u2019t always lead to job satisfaction or career fulfillment.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n These questions are by no means the only ones you should be asking yourself. However, they can help jumpstart your train of thought and allow you to hone in on your strengths, weaknesses, and what you\u2019ll accept or not accept in your next role.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Give yourself ample time to think about and write down answers to these questions. They\u2019ll ultimately serve as the backbone of your job scoreboard (i.e., they\u2019re priority #1).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
What is a Job Scorecard, and Why Is It Worth Creating in the First Place?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Add a job scorecard to your evaluation process, and you\u2019ll:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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How to Create a Job Scorecard that Works for You<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Step 1: Define Your Dream Job<\/b><\/h3>\n
So how do you define your dream job? Answer these four questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Uncover The Specifics Of What You\u2019re Really Looking For<\/b><\/h3>\n
So answering the following questions can help you further uncover what it is you\u2019re truly searching for:<\/h3>\n
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