• Higher rates of pay for a job or project.
• Working for shorter periods of time. Having a wider variety of work.
• Contracting can lead to employment with the employer.
Owning your own business has higher risks and rewards. Be aware that
half of startup businesses are out of business within 5 years. Apply the
principles and practices in this workbook for best results. If you want
more information about how to start or buy a business or franchise,
contact the U.S. Small Business Administration at www.sba.gov.
Volunteer for two good reasons. First, you believe in what a particular
organization is doing. Second, because volunteering provides
experience and training, contacts and networking opportunities for a new
career. It is a good way to see if you might like the work. Search volunteer
openings at your church and in your community.
6. Culture is about the operating values of an employer.
Organizations have a way of getting things done revealing their values.
Look for published value statements, usually found on the About page
of current and past employees, customers and vendors:
• “What is it really like to work there?”
• “What do you like most and least?”
• “How would you describe their culture?”
Do the operating values of an employer match the keywords/phrases you
used to describe your personal values on page 44? Hopefully yes! But,
do not automatically reject an employer because of values mismatch. It
is possible God will direct you to an employer that has different or even
opposite values so you can be a light in a dark place. Know as much as you
can about what you are getting into.
Use all 6 targeting factors to analyze and describe what employers need
most that you do best. Summarize with keywords, phrases, and facts in
the Target Opportunities exercise on the next page.
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