February Tip 4 - Look for a Company - Not a Job
For those who are in a job seeking mode - how do you search for opportunities?
Job Boards, Linked In? Help Wanted Advertisements? Company Websites?
Those are certainly all logical and appropriate places to look.
But how do you know if the company is a good match for you? If you are a good fit?
Try researching based on the quality, reputation and credentials of the leadership team.
Read about what applicants and employees have to say about key leaders, the culture, etc.
OR
Research up-and-coming, innovative products and services entering the market.
Many publications have an annual "Best Places to Work" edition, take a look!
Here are some of my go to for researching new possibilities;
Fast Company - annual most innovative companies...be sure and sort by Top Tens category
Inc 5000 - search by geography? industry? growth rate/profitability?
Best Places to work-many different publications produce these lists every year.
CEO Corner - every week in the Sunday New York Times hear from CEOs about what they look for and value in their work force - great insights.This link features a friend and local CEO, @tom_eric.
What are some of your ideas about sourcing opportunities? Please share.