Cant decide which job to take

With expert insights from Monster, you arrive at your desired career destination. Thank you! You are now a Monster member—and you'll receive more content in your inbox soon. By continuing, you agree to Monster's privacy policy , terms of use and use of cookies. Search Career Advice. How to choose between two jobs Your career path has reached a fork in the road.

These tips will make choosing between two jobs easier. Related Articles. Browse articles by Find The Right Career Path. Professional Development. Most Recent Jobs. Q: I've got a problem that I feel very lucky to have, especially in today's job market. I've been offered two good jobs , both of which have their pros and cons.

I've gone over all the issues involved, and just can't decide which job I should take. But I need to make my decision fast — with so much competition for among job seekers , if I hesitate one of the employers is likely to move on to another candidate. What do I do? A: Wow! Considering the current economy , most job seekers would love to take a problem like that off your hands.

But nonetheless, it is a problem, and one you need to solve asap. If you're having trouble determining which job is right for you , here are some approaches that can hopefully make your decision a little bit easier:.

Trust your gut. Your gut won't lie to you. If you have an unexplainable positive or negative feeling about one job or the other, don't ignore it. It's easy to rationalize yourself into taking a job you don't want but are supposed to like, but after a few weeks at the new position you're likely to find out your original instincts were correct.

When in doubt, get more information. Sometimes it can be hard to trust your gut, because your gut keeps changing. In these situations, it helps to come up with some questions that address your confusion, and then ask some of them in a second interview.

Getting another opportunity to talk with your potential manager can help clarify how you really feel about a job. The most important thing you can do, however, is find a way to break your internal debate. As soon as you flipped the coin in the air I was hoping it would land tails up. I guess, deep down, I really did know which of the two jobs I wanted. Sometimes we tend to make things more complicated than they should be.

Flipping a coin is simple, and it removes the brain from the equation and lets the heart show which opportunity is of most interest. Every Time. This is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking here. More From Forbes. Nov 10, , pm EST. Nov 10, , am EST. Edit Story.