While you are on an interview, do not be afraid to interview the company. Make sure you do your homework, look at the Company's website, and "Google" the company before your interview. I like to ask why is the position I am interviewing for open?  What is the environment like?  What is my boss's management style like?  With my many interviews, I found out very interesting information about potential employers. For example, one company just filed for bankruptcy and the position I was interviewing for was Controller. Did I really want to be responsible for a company that was in bankruptcy?  Another told me I would not be able to change any procedures due to union restrictions.  This position was in operations and my bonus was based on productivity. If I am unable to change procedures, how would I have a prayer to make my bonus? For both of these positions, I called after the interview and pulled my name from consideration. I did not feel the jobs were a fit and I did not want to waste any of the potential employers' or my time moving forward.

If you do decide to leave your current company, make sure to give the required notice. Do not burn any bridges. I always gave 110% at every position I have held. Because of this, I had 2 job offers from former companies when I moved. At the time, the positions that I was offered did not interest me, but it was nice to have that option. If you decide to stick with your current company make sure you take advantage of opportunities. My husband has done this and we have lived in some great cities, enjoyed new experiences, made many great new friends, and he has furthered his career.

In closing, perhaps the most important thing to consider when looking for a new job is to find what you like to do - everything else will fall into place. Some of my favorite jobs have not been the ones with the highest pay. I have learned over the past 5 years that finding a job may be easy, but liking what I do every day is the most important consideration when switching positions.