Both good offers. So good that it took 10 days of negotiation and contemplation to decide which one to take. To be happy and fulfilled, you don't have to get everything that comes along. The second thing I learned is to value the connection that exists between the organization and the candidate. After a certain level, all you're looking for is a two-way fit in terms of your skill set, your personality, and the organization.
Executives agree that finding the right match is paramount.
Of course, the initial step to getting offered that golden job is being qualified for it. He studied its strategic plan. He researched its relationships with the legislature and Congress. He assessed its for-profit subsidiary and educational programs. He even asked his former boss and mentor to pepper him with questions during a mock interview.