At what point did realize this company was the correct decision?
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Gail’s Answer
Hi Kenneth, thanks for your question. When I first graduated from college I researched job boards to find companies that were looking for my skill set and were interested in an entry level applicant. Once I found several companies, I researched the company a nd their product line/s to see if I was interested. Location was also an important factor. I applied to about ten of those companies. I landed a few interviews from my first pick list, and got interest from several companies for an interview. After the interview, I jotted down notes about pros and cons. I selected a company and landed my first job. I gained great experience my first year, so I was very happy with my initial decision. I wanted to expand my skill set so I changed companies, looking for a company that would help me to grow. That was my process. Good luck with your career! I hope you will find it rewarding and interesting!
Bonnie’s Answer
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Terence’s Answer
It's a fair point to say you're not in the position to be so choosy about the company you work for. You can work within your company to be part of the change by working as an example of a strong team member, or working with your manager to let them know that these types of issues (positive work/team culture, recognition, opportunities, etc.) are important to you. There's also the reality that you'll have to find these things at another company or team, which is totally normal. If you've done what you can to deliver on your goals and objectives in your role and you think another company has a better environment or organization that you'd fit in, it may be time to explore a move. It's a career path because it's a winding journey most of the time!
Research companies via sites like Glassdoor or those "best company's to work for" type surveys (fortune, www.themuse.com). Understanding what you're stepping into is a good way to level set your expectations of a company or team that you're joining.
Craig ccooper@cisco.com
Craig’s Answer
Find a role doing what you love (in any company), and you should then be able to start building all of the additional skills that are necessary to succeed. Give any role, in any company, at least a year, and give it your everything (the more you put in, the more you will get out of it). From my own experience, even working for an organisation where you don't want to stay (long term) will still build on experience and be good for you in the long run.
As to the company itself, look at their reputation in the industry; as provided anonymously by their employees to external organisations. The biggest factor to a company being the "correct decision" is going to be the culture of the organisation (specifically how you fit in with the people you need to work with every day).
When you find a role doing what you love, with people who you feel are like are family (and who make you a better person), then I believe you have found the right company.
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Lindsey’s Answer
I work at Cisco in San Jose, CA. I knew Cisco was the right company for me during the interview process. I learned about the values of the company and they really aligned with my values, so I thought it would be a good fit. Once I actually started working here, I saw that Cisco was very invested in my professional development, well-being, and job satisfaction.
Bernard’s Answer
Good question. Number of questions to ask yourself.
1) Where do YOU want to head or be with your career?
2) Are you learning?
3) What's the financial impact?
4) Do you BELIEVE in the company?
5) Do you have the opportunity to move up to where you want to go?
6) Am I making an impact now?
7) Are you leader?
There are more questions to ask, but only you can answer them.
John’s Answer
My own experience has always been about building your own skillsets that are relevant for the company you worked for.
It spells true for whatever company you are go to; learn all you can to make yourself useful, and find that sweet spot where your own performance & the company's expectations meet. That's when you realize that company is the right decision!
Pradeep’s Answer
Hi Kenneth,
You will get to know, once you get there. In my overall career, this is my Eight company and kept moving across, looking for new and challenging opportunities. Everything ends at a point and here am with one of the Company that I highly respect for the human values, culture and opportunities. You are always empowered, can drive tasks independently and always energized to pick up more challenges. Always challenged to transform with technology. If you get such opportunity as I said earlier, you get to know it's, The Company you want to be part off..