You took a pro-active stance on the second one by asking for and receiving additional help. Because workload demands have been a major problem for you, you need to ask pertinent questions about the next position before you accept it. Don't monopolize the conversation, but be prepared to get the information you need. The more questions these readers ask during their next interviews, the better the chances that they will get an accurate description of the job duties and promotion possibilities that await them. Although they might appear to be job hoppers, a greater concern is the possibility that they will develop an attitude of distrust when meeting with prospective employers.
Mutual trust is required for any employer-employee relationship to succeed.
Just as some job applicants exaggerate their qualifications, so do some employers gloss over job difficulties. Careful attention to relevant questions on both sides can help ensure a good match. Appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on April 8, 2001. All rights reserved. Produced by Journal Interactive .