Don't get confused by 'buzz' words on job descriptions

Right now you might have a great idea for a business or have just read an unbelievable job spec for a new role. The feeling you have might be incredibly positive and you are feeling upbeat and eager to explore these opportunities. But ask yourself why do you feel this way?

It is important to be motivated but more importantly it is important to use that motivation to undertake the research necessary when exploring new business or career opportunities. There are a number of reasons why an opportunity might seem attractive but there are also many reasons why not be get confused by an opportunity you do not accurately or correctly understand. It is always easier to walk into something than walk out.

It just so happened to be MBA bashing day on the blogs attached to an article on Marketwatch. Of course with the upheaval in financial markets MBAs were always going to receive some blame in respect to the mess created by the financial engineering that took place. However like all of us MBAs are also people looking to further their career, perhaps be involved in something meaningful and challenging whilst providing for their families. Hey, sure some greed is involved and in this case a disaster has occurred but no one has ever said human beings are perfect. I digress a little, but the point I wanted to make is that many jobs are not what they seem to be. They promise a lot and offer very little - perhaps they offer a lot of money but nothing else. Many of my friends in investment banking would perhaps agree with me....then again after working 18 hour days they may be too tired to read this blog.