HOW TO LOOK FOR IDEAL QUALITIES IN A NEW EMPLOYER

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April 26, 2021
HOW TO LOOK FOR IDEAL QUALITIES IN A NEW EMPLOYER

There are key qualities to look for in a new employer because where you work, how they work, and who they are can be just as important, if not more so, than the actual role for which you are applying. When you are evaluating a new position or job offer there is more to consider besides the pay and the benefits. How can you be sure your employer has the qualities you value? 

Do your research on the company/employer and ask questions.   

Ideally, you would have conducted research on the company before applying or maybe they reached out to you first. Either way, doing your research can help you identify key qualities you are looking for: 

Security

During your interview you can ask how long people have worked at the company or look at employee retention rates online or via the company’s LinkedIn page. Feeling comfortable and valued is essential to performing your best. 

Stability

Consider the company’s recent performance, are they growing? Continually creating new roles and hiring new employees? Is there an increase in pay or benefits? Also, understanding what drives the company’s growth will help you determine if the growth is due to favorable market conditions or the company’s leadership and offerings (hopefully the latter is true). Positive signs of a stable and growing business are one of the most sought-after qualities of new hires.   

Communication 

How do managers invite suggestions and solutions from employees on issues faced by the company? How frequently do they ask for feedback and what platform (means) do they use for maintaining an open-door policy? 

Work-life balance

In addition to researching and asking how many hours per week you are expected to be working, ask about communication expectations. Is your new employer expecting to communicate with you concerning projects after working hours?  Are team building events mandatory or optional? What is their definition of “Flex- Hours”? It’s important to measure your expectations and the ones of your new employer to determine if your work life balance expectations are the same or not. 

Opportunity for growth

Another crucial quality in a new employer is the opportunity for growth. A company that has a history of progressing staff in their careers is a clear sign to look for to ensure that there is room for expansion in your career. A way to determine career progression opportunities is to ask interviewer for examples of employees that have moved to other positions within the company that represented a career enhancement or advancement opportunity. 


How else can you look for your ideal qualities in your new employer? By matching the values of your company/employer and seeing if they align with your own. We often talk about the ideal traits or values of the ideal candidate: motivated, team player, reliable. But what about the values of a company? What do you value within your specific role? Integrity? Honesty? Trust? Having a clear perspective of your personal values and prioritizing them will help you best address these during an interview or in your research.


Conducting research on a potential employer may be time consuming and not always is the data available online. Tapping into the knowledge arsenal of an experienced recruiter in your field is one of the best ways to gain access to information on companies and hiring managers that is not usually available online.



Lastly, don’t be afraid to speak up during an interview to get to know your new employer better. The interview is for both of you to determine if this is the right fit. 


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