Job Offer is not the Position Applied to?! HELP!
So I recently interviewed with a company that was hiring multiple positions. I applied for the designer position as that was what I went to school for but told him I would also be open to sales as I am currently freelance so I have faith in my negotiating and selling abilities. We had a frank discussion about wages and since I am currently no longer employed I was in no big need to negotiate and honestly, would be happy with whatever they could provide, especially as the role was one I would be comfortable in as well as excel in.
A day or two passes and he offers me a Project Management position. A position we never even discussed...(yes I have a wee bit of management experience...in RETAIL, years ago...not design!) with only a dollar increase in pay (let's just say his first mention of wages was very low for the design position). I will be talking with him today about the responsibilities of this job...but from my memory at my previous firms and shops, Project Management is a LOT of responsibility and I feel I am under-skilled for such a high level offering. Not to mention the wage he is offering for that position is insulting given its level of importance for a company. Maybe he sees something in me that I don't? I don't know but I plan on negotiating with him when he calls if it sounds like something I could do...but I don't have much time left on my unemployment (a month) So I don't want to miss out on an opportunity yet I also don't want to be stuck in another job that I could possibly lose due to my lack of understanding!
HEEEELLPPP!
BTW - I saw your artwork on your website and it is awesome! I would argue that someone with that level of creative ability is more than capable of being a project manager! You will basically need to keep people on track towards a common objective as far as I understand it, should be easy as long as you can stay organized. Go get it!
I agree with Leslie. I would speak with the hiring manager and ask to get a better understanding of the role. Make sure it is something you would be comfortable doing. It sounds like to me it is a good opportunity to increase your skillset and get back on an income track before unemployment dries up. Just be honest and transparent, and see if you can form a mutually beneficial alliance. Good luck!
I think it's a really good idea to talk to him about your concerns. I'm sure he'll actually appreciate that.
Why don't you ask specifically what the heck this guys talking about? He sounds like he's not cut out for hr or interviewing. That ant of lack of direction doesn't sound good.