Finding the right job for your skillset is important but so is finding the right company. Here’s how to evaluate a potential new employer in the Philippines.
Key takeaways:
When interviewing for a job, it’s important to impress the company as well as evaluate them to see if they’re a good fit for you.
Know what to look for in a business: there are several key ways that companies make employees feel valued.
Research the company before the interview to find out more about their work culture.
Ask questions during your interview about what’s most important to you (company mission, vacation policy, salary, etc).
Compare companies before accepting a job offer.
Job interviews are a two-way street. You want to impress the company but they also need to be a good fit for you. The interviewing process is a chance for the company to get to know you and also for you to get to know the company.
Learning how to communicate your strengths and explain how your background has prepared you for the job is essential. It’s not the only important element, though. Before you accept a job offer, you’ll want to make sure the company and its culture are the right matches for you. It’s great to get paid but most employees also want to feel valued and that their work makes a difference.
Finding the right company in the Philippines isn’t always easy but with planning and research, you can make sure you land at the right place. We talk about ways that businesses make their employees feel valued and three steps to finding the right company for you.
How companies make employees feel valued
Before initiating your job search, it’s good to know what makes a company stand out in terms of valuing its employees. All companies need employees to run their business efficiently but some go the extra mile to make everyone feel like an integral member of the team.
According to a study summarized in Harvard Business Review, there are six principles an organization should display for employees to feel valued and thus perform at their highest potential. The best companies should follow these principles:
Let employees be themselves.
Refrain from censoring information.
Invest in employees and celebrate their strengths.
Have a purpose beyond mere profit.
Show employees how their work contributes to the big picture.
Don’t micromanage or impose unreasonable rules.
When an organization operates according to these ideals, employees are far more likely to feel valued and satisfied with their professional roles.
Three Steps to finding the right company for you
Now that you know what to look for in a place of business, you can begin applying and interviewing for positions in the Philippines. Here are some steps you can take during the interview process that will boost your chances of landing at a company that’s the right fit for you.
Do your research
Get some background information on the company before you interview with them. Take a look at their website and pay attention to any values or mission statements. Do they align with your values? Does their purpose or mission sound like something you want to support? You might also be able to find reviews of various companies. Glassdoor offers several resources for approximately 700,000 companies including company reviews and salary reports.
Ask the right questions
Consider what you want in a company and ask about those issues during the interview process. If work/life balance is important to you, ask about a company’s vacation policy. Some companies don’t have a vacation policy – they trust their employees enough to manage their own time, so workers can take time off whenever they want or need to.
If you have specific salary requirements, you can bring that into the conversation at the appropriate time. If a company is unwilling to negotiate with you on salary, that could potentially be a red flag that they don’t value their employees very much. If you want to work for a business whose mission speaks to you, be sure to ask about their values and how the team works together toward shared goals.
You should also familiarize yourself with the company you’re applying to beforehand. For one, this will help you articulate answers to questions in the interview. You should ask yourself a series of questions before applying to a company in the Philippines. These include:
Why did I apply for this job? What about it was interesting?
How does it align with my long-term career ambitions?
What are my personal values?
What are 2-3 questions I can ask the interviewer? Examples include why the company is hiring internationally and what are they looking for?
Compare companies
Ideally, you’ll be interviewing with more than one company in the Philippines so you can compare and contrast their personalities. Is one company offering a higher salary than the other? Does one company’s mission resonate with you over the others? If you value ample time off and one job has a strict vacation policy while the other doesn’t have one at all, that might be a key indicator that the latter company is a better fit for you. If you’re hoping to learn on the job and one company offers an employee education program while the other does not, that’s also something to consider when weighing your options.
Lastly, take a look at the employee turnover rate for the companies you’re considering. If a company has a high turnover rate, it’s usually a sign that previous employees haven’t been happy in their jobs and sought employment elsewhere.
Employees come first at DOXA
We’re a business founded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. We know a company will never succeed and grow without a great team. That’s why we give local businesses access to global teams to help them grow and evolve. We want our clients and our employees to thrive through lucrative partnerships that benefit all involved. Contact us today to learn more.
