When It Hits the Fan Quick Wins: How to quit a new job
Jan 7, 2025
Torn between a fresh start and mental well-being? Discover expert tactics for gracefully exiting a new job. Learn the importance of pre-employment research to safeguard your career reputation. Get essential tips on making timely decisions while navigating the delicate art of resigning. Embrace the idea that mistakes are stepping stones in your professional journey. This guidance may just transform how you handle job transitions!
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Look Before You Leap
- Thoroughly research potential employers before accepting a job.
- Conduct due diligence by exploring online resources and speaking confidentially with others.
Act Quickly and Discreetly
- If you realize a new job isn't right, act quickly and leave as soon as possible.
- If you leave within two months, omit it from your CV and LinkedIn.
Kelvin's Jacket Check
- David Yelland recounts a story from his time at The Sun.
- A newly hired features editor clearly regretted taking the job, prompting editor Kelvin McKenzie to subtly offer him an out.