When you look for a company to work for, what do you trust? Word of mouth or perhaps a scam blog site or do you actually review the source? In this day and age it is difficult to do a job search without running into some review blog that depicts the company in question as a scandalous oppressor of the working class. Seriously this sort of thing is going on as I type this.
A lot of these scam blogs and company review sites are written by folks with no work ethic or drive so they would rather feel better by mocking and griping about a company that gave this writer the opportunity to a career and asked only that the person do the hard work and strive. Now for those of you looking to find real work and succeed in a career you will be happy to be a part of, here a few helpful hints will get you ready to go.
Check the job sites. Monster.com, careerbuilder.com, Indeed.com and Beyond.com are just a few of the many reputable sites that can not only find work in your area but give you a review of what is expected of yet environment. These sites are there and ready to assist you in finding that oh so needed work. For example: DMA Portland has openings currently for entry level as well as management positions. How did I find that out? I simply looked it up.
Review the BBB.org for one. The Better Business Bureau's sole reason for being is to hold businesses to accountability. They keep track of genuine complaints and grievances against the company in question as well as the praises and hails of companies' accomplishments, their hire rating and overall standings they follow.
Review the company's website. Often enough, with any company big or small they will have a company website offering you their mission statement, a little about them, what they expect out of potential employees, where their location is and finally their contact information. This convenience makes looking for work a snap and allots you some insight to the inner workings of the business at hand.
Speak with the contact. All of the reviews, homework, and calculating of what the company does is great but you still have questions unanswered. Speak with the human resources and pitch your subject matter. Is this company offering stock options, 401K, health and dental benefits? Listen closely to what he or she has to say, put some notes together and explain what you know of the company you've been reviewing to show you are ready to being immediately. Be professional and courteous during and after the conversation.
Looking beyond flame sites and complaints gives you a better overall view of each company and what their calling is. Making a connection at your choice company sets a bond and gives you a feeling for the staff. Reviewing and following these steps ensure you a better job and the respect of the company for looking into every facet of said company. Putting your best foot forward is the best way to go.
A lot of these scam blogs and company review sites are written by folks with no work ethic or drive so they would rather feel better by mocking and griping about a company that gave this writer the opportunity to a career and asked only that the person do the hard work and strive. Now for those of you looking to find real work and succeed in a career you will be happy to be a part of, here a few helpful hints will get you ready to go.
Check the job sites. Monster.com, careerbuilder.com, Indeed.com and Beyond.com are just a few of the many reputable sites that can not only find work in your area but give you a review of what is expected of yet environment. These sites are there and ready to assist you in finding that oh so needed work. For example: DMA Portland has openings currently for entry level as well as management positions. How did I find that out? I simply looked it up.
Review the BBB.org for one. The Better Business Bureau's sole reason for being is to hold businesses to accountability. They keep track of genuine complaints and grievances against the company in question as well as the praises and hails of companies' accomplishments, their hire rating and overall standings they follow.
Review the company's website. Often enough, with any company big or small they will have a company website offering you their mission statement, a little about them, what they expect out of potential employees, where their location is and finally their contact information. This convenience makes looking for work a snap and allots you some insight to the inner workings of the business at hand.
Speak with the contact. All of the reviews, homework, and calculating of what the company does is great but you still have questions unanswered. Speak with the human resources and pitch your subject matter. Is this company offering stock options, 401K, health and dental benefits? Listen closely to what he or she has to say, put some notes together and explain what you know of the company you've been reviewing to show you are ready to being immediately. Be professional and courteous during and after the conversation.
Looking beyond flame sites and complaints gives you a better overall view of each company and what their calling is. Making a connection at your choice company sets a bond and gives you a feeling for the staff. Reviewing and following these steps ensure you a better job and the respect of the company for looking into every facet of said company. Putting your best foot forward is the best way to go.
About the Author:
Any business can be hurt by negative reviews. Be sure to visit an up-and-coming PR move that thwarts future attacks from scam bloggers at the DMA Portland scam page. Complainers can submit their own reviews directly with the company. Good move DMA.
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