So, now we’ve taken the time to get to the bottom of what we want 
in a job. We’ve right-sized our thinking about our place in the market. We’ve talked about picking the right boss and getting set up in the right type of compensation plan.
All very important – even critical.
Let’s take it a few steps further, though, to make sure you can really thrive in your new role. I have made five suggestions for further investigation. Please add YOUR suggestions in the comments.
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- Visit their offices In this world of phone and web interviews, it is more and more common to accept a position without ever seeing the main operation space.GO!
You can tell a LOT about the culture, values, and how the company thinks about itself from the way the building is laid out.
You will see the desks and faces of the people working there. Is it a match for you? Does the environment call you forth to be awesome and productive or is it depressing and bleary?
Even if you are going to be part of a remote workforce or work in an entirely separate location, visiting headquarters will tell you more than you could ever learn any other way.
- Check out other company employees on LinkedIn Are you connected with any of them? Perhaps you can reach out and ask for a candid review from someone already there.Where did they come from? What are their backgrounds? Is it a good fit for your expertise? Either a match or something that complements you?
What is similar about their profiles? How do THEY talk about their job, responsibilities, and accomplishments? Do they seem like people you would like to work alongside?
- Use glassdoor.com
This free resource allows you to go in and dig around about the company. Pay special attention to reviews from people who are in a similar position to the one you are interested in. Keep in mind that people are FAR MORE likely to give a negative review on a company they hate rather than give a good review. It’s simply our nature.Beware of “planted” reviews by current management. If they are still at the company, certainly read it, but you might take it with a grain of salt. - Set up a Google Alert By going to https://www.google.com/alerts#, you can set up as many alerts as you wish to keep you up-to-date on the latest breaking news about your prospective company.
- Are they a publicly held company? Many publicly held companies offer stock as part of your retirement, bonus, or compensation plans. This is your future we are talking about! Do the prospects look good for THEIR future?Go to http://finance.yahoo.com/ and search for your company.
How is the stock performing? Why? Is there any breaking news? Should you be wary?
I want you to get THE RIGHT thing going for you! What other ways do YOU see to investigate, investigate, investigate?
Love yourself UP!
The Irreverent Sales Girl