Wondering if a potential job is worth pursuing because the previous person left after 2 years and HR told me she was "Recruited away by another company." That tells me there was no room for advancement and the company wasn't willing to meet her request for possibly a pay raise and or a new job position.

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October 11,2022 at 5:33PM UTC

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Wondering if a potential job is worth pursuing because the previous person left after 2 years and HR told me she was "Recruited away by another company." That tells me there was no room for advancement and the company wasn't willing to meet her request for possibly a pay raise and or a new job position. Also, there was nothing in the job description about travel. However, was told in the interview there was travel. At this time I'm looking for a place I can grow and not have to leave after 2 years. Not feeling excited about this.

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Joanne RosenOctober 11,2022 at 6:45PM UTC
Most people don't go and ask for a raise or promotion. We have so many resume clients who get us to create a new resume and help update their LinkedIn profile because they aren't being recognized.
We always tell them to take that new resume that is filled with their achievements to their own company first. Simply say that you wanted to show them how much value you have been bringing and would like to be considered for a promotion or raise.
So many times, recruiters "poach" an employee and then the company says, "Hey, wait! We want to counter." Sadly, it's often too late. They aren't necessarily good at automatically rewarding top players.
If you want something, you have to ask.
Cheers
Joanne Rosen
https://www.writechoiceresumes.com
https://www.analyticadvantagecc.com
AnonymousOctober 11,2022 at 7:03PM UTC
I agree, but in this case, there really isn't anywhere to move up to. Small staff.
AnonymousOctober 11,2022 at 9:44PM UTC
You can use it for practice.
But don't assume you know why someone was recruited away. You have no clue what the offer or situation was.
AnonymousOctober 11,2022 at 10:56PM UTC
Don’t assume you know why someone was recruited away. Just stick with the facts so your mind doesn’t go to negative places.
AnonymousOctober 12,2022 at 4:54PM UTC
I discovered the previous employee went to a company I used to work for! So, I doubt the move was for more money. I'm tempted to reach out to her to ask about company culture.