If you feel it’s time for you to look for a new role, be rest assured you are not alone in thinking it can be a daunting process. Although at the moment there are thousands of jobs to choose from, finding the right company is so important to your future career prospects and happiness. Finding a company that will be the right fit for you can be tough but we can hopefully shed some light on this subject.
We have come up with some key factors that could help you differentiate a good company from a bad one and how they portray themselves to potential candidates can help you make the right choices.
The Job Description
Once you find a job that seems relevant to you and your skills, it is important you read through the advert thoroughly, in case there is a lot of information make notes, so you don’t miss anything.
It should contain:
A clear description of the role and duties
Salary plus commission if appropriate
Benefits
What experience and skills you will need to succeed
Any training provided
If you come across a job advert with most, if not all of this information, that’s a great start! However, try not to make an assumption about a company based on just their advert. Before you apply, make sure you do your research, as this will help you to decide whether they are for you or not.
How did they do Under Pressure?
How did the company deal with the COVID-19 crisis? Head over to Glassdoor as this is a great way to find out what the company culture is really like. Just remember, you will most likely see some bad reviews, sometimes employees just don't fit the company culture. If the majority are positive you will have a good idea you are on track and if they dealt with the COVID-19 crisis well, then that says a lot about the company!
Does the Company Have a Strong Employer Brand?
LinkedIn has found that 53% of workers in the UK have said they wouldn’t move to a business that has a bad reputation, even if they were offered more money, and according to Access Perks, 72% of employees said having more work benefits would increase job satisfaction.
As businesses are starting to realise the importance of strong employee branding, this will make it easier for you to find out anything that would benefit you as an employee.
Flexible Working
Employee Benefits such as; healthcare discounts, paid sick days, free flu jabs, gym discounts, early finishes, etc.
Great Company Culture
Even if these benefits aren’t high on your list of priorities, a company that offers these kinds of benefits would indicate they see the importance of investing in their employee’s happiness.
Are They Digital?
If a company has a strong presence online with punchy and interesting content that looks well thought out, this will show they are keen to engage with people and have taken the time to make sure their content does just that. So, look out for anything surrounding the following:
Social events
Charity work
Testimonials from employees and possible clients
How’s Their Communication
Once you are satisfied with your research and feel the company could be a good fit for you, the next test is to see how they interact with you after you apply for one of their jobs. If they respond to your application within 48 hours, even if it is to decline your application, this shows they are taking the time to respond even if it isn’t going to benefit them, for some though it can take a little longer as they may have a future closing date or a huge response to deal with.
According to Career Builder, 75% of job seekers say they didn’t hear back from employers during the recruitment process. So, if a company is efficient and consistent with their communication throughout their recruitment process, you can be confident that they are going to be a good company to work for
Conclusion
It’s no secret job searching can be a stressful process, so try to do everything in your power that will help you achieve the best results.
No matter where you are on your job-seeking journey, we feel we have the tools and advice to put you in the right direction. If you want to know more about the job searching process as a whole, click through to our How To Find A Job article.
More Resources
If you want to invest in yourself to get the best results in the job market, make sure you look at our other blog posts and articles to help you. Start with these two and you will not go wrong! How to Find a Job and our Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Dream Job! Then we have some great shorter blogs on interview techniques and CV writing below. Have a look at all these and you will be set for any interview! Remember, 'Luck favours the prepared! We wish you all the luck and success with your future!
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Ultimate Guide to Preparing your CV
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Also, remember if you are attending interviews you may get rejected, do not take this personally! A lot of things in life are a numbers game, meaning the more you get rejected the closer you will come to getting the job. It is simple maths, the more you do the better the chance of success. It is a healthy part of the process so read the article below and don't let rejection slow you down!
10 Top Tips for Coping With Those Soul-Destroying Job Rejections!