The courses have been taken, the CV has been processed – it’s time to look for a job. But how do you know if an employer is good and will meet your expectations?
As a rule, every employer has its advantages and disadvantages. The ideal job is rare, and you often have to make sacrifices. Big companies have (un)competent management and lame communication. Start-ups won’t provide you with paid holidays and insurance.
Sometimes it’s worth relying on specific evaluation criteria to determine whether or not a company is right for you. So we’ve picked out for you 6 signs of a good IT employer.
Adequate wages
A fairly obvious criterion that has some nuances. It is not only how much money the company has in principle but also how it will reach your pocket. It is good when the salary is official, paid without delay and takes your overtime into account. It’s a good idea to have it regularly reviewed.
Interesting tasks
According to surveys, this criterion is the second most important after salary. This is not surprising, because an interest in a job generates enthusiasm, and a desire to develop and prevents burnout.
When assessing your future duties at a company, avoid vague job descriptions. For example, if you are considering only NFT software development companies the following may be alarming: “salary at the end of the interview”, “dynamically developing company”. The tasks to be performed should be spelt out, otherwise, you will have to do everything.
Career and professional development
As we know, fast growth from juniors to seniors is especially inherent in the IT sphere. It is very convenient when the company is small and only developing. You can grow together with it and one day become a team leader or a project manager. However, there is a risk here that you will grow faster than your company.
Large companies also have their perks of development. They often invest in the growth of their employees and pay for courses for them. It’s a sin not to take advantage of such an option if it’s available.
Modern technology
We seem to be talking about the IT field, which embodies technology. So it would be strange to stumble across Windows 7 and a computer desk. Of course, this is a very exaggerated picture.
Complete flops can occur not only at the level of technical upgrades and modern/non-modern software but also in the way you manage projects and organise workflow in general. And the mediocrity of the latter things is not compensated by any technology.
Competent management
According to surveys, the criterion of “management literacy” is rated low in all large and medium-sized companies. To avoid buying a bag without a cat, you can assess the competence of management both by feedback and by interview.
A pleasant working atmosphere
How does it work and what does it involve? Whether the work environment is pleasant or unpleasant is a subjective criterion. This is why it’s difficult to judge internal working environments purely based on feedback. The working environment can only be understood as soon as you start to work.
What to do if you make the wrong choice
Sometimes our intuition fails us and we end up in the wrong place. If this happens, don’t be in a hurry to quit. This is the most radical decision you can always make.
It’s worth weighing up the pros and cons first. Sometimes the “against” points can be adjusted – just discuss them with your manager.
But if the company has problems that are beyond your control, perhaps you need to look for a better place.
Conclusion
Whatever criteria you rely on when choosing a job, is rarely perfect. After all, is it worth it to look for the perfect one? Everyone has their priorities: for some, it’s a good team, for others, it’s interesting tasks. Define your priorities and evaluate your future workplace accordingly.
