Questions to ponder

First, reflect on your previous and current job experiences:

1. What parts of your previous or current roles did you love doing?
2. What parts of your previous or current roles would you rather never do again?
3. What types of problems or spaces are you interested in thinking about?
4. Where do you want to grow in your career? What type of role would set you up for where you want to go in your career?
5. What types of people do you enjoy working with and learning from?
6. What company structures do you work well in? What company size works best for you?
7. Do you want a remote, in-office, or hybrid role?

Organize your thoughts

If helpful, you can organize your thoughts into the following categories:

1. Company structure & culture
2. Problem space
3. Career growth
4. Salary & compensation