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It’s always been believed that there is a strong link between feeling job satisfaction and being successful in your field. After all, it makes sense that if you enjoy going to work then you will do the work well.
The environment you work in has as much, if not more of an impact on your job happiness as the actual tasks you perform. So when it comes to looking for a new job with a better environment, what are the signs you should be looking out for?
It’s been found in various studies in the past that a low staff turnover rate is linked to good communication among colleagues and management. But as a job hunter, how do you know how good their communication is before working for them?
Right from the initial email through to how they are in the interview, you will gain some small insight into their communication habits. On a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the amazing communicators and 1 being the terrible ones), most companies will fall between 5 and 8.
If you apply for and have interviews with several companies, it is a good general rule to favour the companies who fair closer to the top end of the scale than the bottom when looking for a good place to work.
No-one wants to be stuck in the same job with no room to change and grow. Opportunities to develop as an employee are what keep us engaged in our work, so it’s important that your new employer can offer this.
Be careful when asking about development opportunities at the interview stage however, as you don’t want to appear more interested in the next step rather than the role you are applying for now!
Positive challenges that push you in your job also keep you engaged and help you to develop as an employee without changing roles.
Use social media and sites such as GlassDoor.com to learn more about the company’s treatment of employees. Look for employers who will encourage staff to share ideas, be innovative and challenge their team because they want them to grow, not because they have to in order to drive the business forward.
Employees who feel they are recognised for their success and in some cases rewarded for it are happy workers. We all strive to have our achievements noticed and for praise to be given where it is due.
There may be some indication on job description as to whether bonuses and rewards are offered on top of basic salary and benefits. You can also turn to a company’s social media and even contact some of their current employees on LinkedIn to find out how good the employer is at recognising it’s staff achievements.
Personality is something that will always be unique to the business. Sometimes you will just get a feeling when communicating with an employer that they are right for you, that you are on the same wave length. Although it isn’t vital to get that feeling about the company you intend to work for, it may come later; it is always a promising sign that you will enjoy your time with them if they ‘feel’ like a good fit for you.
So when applying for your next career opportunity, bear in mind that is isn’t just about finding the ideal job title, it’s about finding the ideal position in a company that will make your career a successful and enjoyable one.
