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Should you take the role – what makes a job an opportunity?

There’s a big difference between a job vacancy and a job opportunity.

Last updated: 11 December 2023

What makes a great job opportunity?

1. A good salary

2. Career prospects

Team of employees celebrating the promotion of their colleagues.

Is the business supportive of its employees' aspirations?

3. Value alignment

4. Lifestyle alignment

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