01 What Makes a Great Job Great?

01 What Makes a Great Job Great?Good StressANSWER - the awesome feeling of being "in the zone": the situation may be very important, but you have all the powers and control you need to be able to rise to the challenge. Great athletes and artists and performers say they live for these moments. Bad StressANSWER - the feeling of helplessness you get in situations in which you are not fully in control, or when you believe you lack the skills or tools to be successful No StressANSWER - boredom Must-havesANSWER - an "essential" for a person. In this lesson, these would be specific requirements that you have of a job. Deal-breakerANSWER - a missing must-have. In other words, something that would stop you from taking a job you otherwise love. The deal would be off. CompensationANSWER - how much the job pays Type of WorkANSWER - the specific kind of work that is being done Benefits OfferedANSWER - any perk a job offers beyond the pay. Typical examples may be health care or a retirement account. Geographic LocationANSWER - where the job is, as well as how much traveling (or relocation) may be required Opportunity for AdvancementANSWER - will you have the chance to be promoted? Or is this job the end of the line? Schedule FlexibilityANSWER - how much the employer is willing to let you choose your own hours and/or, in some cases, where you work (like telecommuting, or working from home) Company Brand/ReputationANSWER - how the employer is viewed by the public and/or its former or current employees IndustryANSWER - a large category of related jobs. Examples include health care, or construction.