1. Respectful interviewer 2. No more than 2 assessments 3. Genuinely great boss/happy boss ! 4. Realistic job duties 5. Great pay & great job benefits/health benefits 6. Flexibility & good vacation time 7. Employee care and development ! 8. Opportunities for a raise 9. Good products & good service 10. Great job reputation !
I just had a screener call with a company. Right off the bat she asked what I was looking for in salary. I said about 125k, she responded back with we would pay 135k for this position. I am on my second interview next week. Your videos are amazing. Thank you!
@@ALCRAN2010 you’d be surprised at how much the tech space pays. I just switched careers into software development. So far best decision I made coming from hospitality industry.
@@2Dimples4U did ya really? That's a far jump, are you self taught, boot camp , or CS degree? I know they make better bank than most. I'm looking at UX Writing personally...
One of my favorite questions to an employer when they ask what inquiries I have for them is "can you tell me about a time recently that an employee on (insert the team you might be on) went above and beyond and how were they recognized for it?" You'd be surprised how much you can learn from that.
I recently got a job offer that literally make me gasp. I asked for X. They came ABOVE that number by $25k. I was stunned, and learned that I had low balled myself. I accepted.
@@ALifeAfterLayoff Thank you. Hey, can you do a video when to ask for a sign-on bonus? I usually do, and had I asked for one, I likely would have gotten one, but the offer was so generous I literally couldn't justify one. I likely left money on the table, but not sure.
You are definitely right - a big red flag is if you go through 2 interviews post screening and they want you to keep going. Your first interview should be with the hiring manager, a peer of theirs and maybe a subject matter expert they rely on. After that it should be the hiring managers boss and it should end there. If a company can't figure out this is the person they want after discussion with those people, the company doesn't even know what they are looking for.
When I applied to work at the Federal Reserve in KC, they made me go through four interviews. One locally, then two more in the same day from two different departments. Then a panel interview on a separate day. Didn't even get a job offer after all of that.
Sometimes, 3 interviews can be good. 1 with HR staff 1 with would-be team/coworkers 1 with CEO Anything more than that may be too much. If you’re not meeting the CEO, I could see why 2 interviews would be enough.
I've been through FIVE interviews with a major national organization and then was ghosted. FIVE interviews!! Dressed up, drove to location, spent several different days interviewing and then not even an email kicking me to the curb. Ghosted!! . Hahaha.
They also tend to be nitpicky in your work and be quick to fire or PIP. All the studies show the process does not filter out bad employees and bring in the best
I just received two offers in the tech space. When I joined the interview with the hiring manager at one company he just seemed “lost” he said “you’re the guy from X city right?” I said “no” and he guessed wrong again. While it might not seem like a big deal it resonated with me. If you’re going to be interviewing me I want you prepared and ready for me. The second company was bar far better, quicker to respond, better pay and benefits.
I had an interview where the HR phone screen went well...but the hiring manager was late calling...and when he did call was on his cell phone walking from his car to the office...and hadn't seen my resume and kept repeating "what questions do you have...any questions." They kept saying that wanted someone with my background....turns out they hired an internal candidate who didn't have my background....so it was kind of a waste of time. Given the manager's behavior during the phone interview...it probably was just as well.
Oh lord.. if they don't have my resume in front of them... I'm not taking them seriously. In my case, I can accept if they guess wrong since all of my work experience on my resume is 1100 miles form my home, but oof. Hell, I had an interview over the phone where the guy asked me if I had a copy of my resume up as well so we could reference it. I appreciated that.
1:05 is on the money. If they mess you about during recruitment process or after you accepted but before you signed contract (or before you started) this is most likely their general MO.
I recently accepted an offer where the outside recruiter called me, and had actually read my résume. After an initial call, my next call from the hiring manager, followed by an in person meeting. He asked me what my salary expectations were, and advised that the range for the role were higher than that. On my way home from the interview, the recruiter called to say that the company would be calling the next day with an offer. They offered close to the max of their range, which was already higher than I was expecting. The best thing was that when asked, the hiring manager told me exactly how the role opened up in the first place, and how I would be able to grow within the role and beyond it.
Thank you so much for the videos you create and the insight and tips you offer. I have 10 years of experience in my field but have always been in the bottom range of pay at companies. I’ve tried through the years to apply for hundreds of jobs offering better pay, but I would rarely make it past the first interview and when I did, I was offered more low ball pay. I felt stuck and incompetent in my work. After watching your videos as well as a few other channels, I completely changed my resume, and online profiles. That made a huge difference in getting interviews. I’ve been applying for jobs again for the past month and I’ve connected with several companies for multiple rounds of interviews with each. In my interviews, I started to focus on telling stories instead of rattling off stats or bullets of work I’ve done. I’ve received multiple offers that are 25-35% over my current pay and in the upper range of my field. I honestly can’t thank you enough for your help!
Thanks for all the videos, you really helped me! After taking your advice, and being inspired to do research, I was able to get two competitive job offers. It was a major ego boost but more importantly, a major stress reliever. I’m super happy and still continue to watch the channel because the advice can be applied to other areas of your career outlook.
I worked for a company that had the so-called "unlimited vacation" policy. It turned out it was just their way of getting around employees accumulating unused vacation time. After the same company merged with another, they announced that they would look at the benefits of both, choose the best ones, and that's what we'd get. What they meant by "best" was "cheapest for the company."
Been following you for a couple years knowing my current academic research job funding runs out soon. Started the job search 6 weeks ago, focused on the best company in town. Came back to this video because I received a solid offer this morning for a great job. Thanks!!
This has given me so much peace about my upcoming work transition. I not only got a great offer it is with a great company. Thank you for the content and the description of what a great company provides.
Thank you so much for this video! I got a job offer from a big company in the SaaS space and they nailed all 10 signs that they’ll be a great company to work for! I feel reassured and ready to start. So glad I watched this!
Thank you for this!! Your channel has been such a huge help for me this last year, since I changed careers and I'm in a more traditional employment situation than I was during my last decade+ in tiny nonprofits.
Great video. You are so right. How they treat you in the application and interview process is how they will treat you after you are hired. Unecessary application process and a disregard to your time with many interviews will also slam you with extra busy work and not care if you drown. A considerate and excited interview manager will be open and excited to your ideas in the workplace. This stuff is gold.
Congratulations on 100k subscribers! The big tech company I worked for a few years ago had a great recruiter who ensured I got market rate, which was more than I asked for. It can happen!
Company I currently work for I was kind of iffy about the salary range they posted. I've been a software engineer for over 20 years. I didn't say exactly what I was expecting but they offered me way higher than I was expecting. Above the range they set. And because of my experience they started me out with 4 weeks PTO instead of 2 weeks. Benefits are great. I only have to be in the office 2 days per month but our whole team has to be there those two days. So we coordinate that around each others schedules, PTO, etc. After my first year I got 5% raise for my merits. We report directly to VP of Technology. He is so laid back... as long as you get your stuff done he don't care what hours you work or if you have to cut out early for something. Doesn't micromanage us at all. We have daily scrum meetings for the most part.
To those in the 3D art or game development industries, the best jobs I've gotten have been those that do not require Art tests. Let's weed out these terrible companies asking to do work for free up front.
I too am working in the art industry and second this, HEAVILY. Let's also set the standard of resisting crunch time and unrealistic deadlines. I'm usually so burnt out after a year of working in a agency that it feels like I have to take a year off doing freelance work just to breathe and regain my creativity.
@@platyadmirer you stop looking for jobs in the game industry. Our skills are needed many places nowadays. I work with an industrial training company doing VR things
Well im actually working for a minimum salary right now in my new job (they pay less than previous jobs in the same position) BUT it has other benefits...its close to my home, I usually work less, I have nice co workers generally speaking, we are not so many so we help each other every time we can, the interviewing process was faster than I thought it would be, I am not obligated to do long extra hours, I can get some free time here and there and my boss is nice to me always asking me how am i doing or if I need anything, she is very communicative towards me and respectful. So..so far so good. The sallary could be better sure but at the moment Im happy with my choice.
This was a great video. I felt bad after getting an offer from HR and then they claimed making a mistake and lowered my salary by 1.3%. Despite the way they treated me, it seems like the rate is still fair enough and everything else you mentioned I can tick off. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for your great content! I recently went through a stressful recruitment process, but your vids helped me prep for interviews and presentations as well as evaluate the hiring committee themselves. EVERYTHING mentioned in this video was part of my experience and made my decision to leave a very safe and secure job to go for an amazing opportunity with a huge step up in pay and responsibility. Thanks again!
Equity could be a two edged sword. Remember it's much riskier from an employee's perspective to get equity instead of a raise or bonus. I had equity from my previous employer that went completely bust.
I got an offer that was the highest listed end! I was very excited after interviewing at other employers that were not wanting to reveal a range for the position or were not interested in me when I quoted a very reasonable range I was willing to accept. This employer is also agreeing to pay for further certifications that would lead to promotions in the future. They were also a clinic that had employees of 15+ years! Definitely ask about future plans in job interviews! I’m very excited to start on Monday!
I was recently offered a job that paid more than my last job. The interview itself was a mess. The guy was 10 mins late, he seemed to just want to hire me but i asked him as many questions as i could but something is telling me not to take it.
@@fairpoet81 lousy lol. The company has an 80% turnover rate. All they care about us million dollar performances but don't want to pay people. Organized chaos.
I have a bit of a different experience in it when it comes to reading those "signs". Too smooth a process could mean there is no tech assignment or even discussion - bad! That means that your future colleagues might also be untested. You should be brought to a bit of sweat during the process. Boss very excited? - bad as well. That means that they might have been struggling to find anyone to fill in this role after the previous guy left, and then you applied - they have finally found you, so they are excited out of relief! They won't even test you, or they will say your crappy solution was excellent, just to get you signed asap.
It depends on what kind of test too. I hate tests but I had to chose between two employers who gave me offers around the same time. One employer didn't test me and was really excited to have me on board but really low balled me on the salary. The other employer sought me out via a headhunter, then interviewed me, then tested my technical knowledge through a lab and also offered me significantly more money. I took the latter of course.
Dude, I submitted two applications for two separate government jobs and it took them so long, I had forgotten that I even submitted them. Later on they both got back to me around the same time. Passed the assessment tests and now I'm waiting again. I guess these people have a schedule to follow and for them it's "I'll get to it, when I get to it"
I just went through a very sketchy company that tried very hard to screw me over. He tried to put me in a position to where I would be desperate for work. After he thought I didnt have any other jobs lined up for this very reason. He pulls me immediately from the job. His goal was to try and have me drive 100 plus miles a day on a on call basis. He got mad when his plan failed. This is definitely a reason why not to burn any bridges. I was able to go back to my other jobs. Cant stand supervisors that play games like that.
Property and Casualty insurance had an abysmal year last year. Only a couple of companies made an underwriting profit. I worked at the same major car insurance company for over 20 years, and I was laidoff in April. Fortunately, I have a fairly niche skill set, and I found a job at another major car insurance company within 30 days that I'm really excited about.
I remember spending about 3 hours in an interview process, only to find that the job wages would not cover the added work they put in after I accepted.
Thank you for all your videos I find them to be very informative and educational on the current state of the job market. Your videos have helped me re-tool and re-design my resume from the ground up, as well as learn the necessary skills for the career I want to pursue. Keep up the great content and take care 🙂.
If the corporation has to interview you more than once (normally they will have 4 or 5) people in the interview, just walk, these people should have enough experience to make a decision. Especially in the industrial maintenance area
Some companies that don't offer unlimited vacation are doing away with payout of your vacation hours upon resignation. Use it or loose it. Just watched the "Take your vacation" video here and totally true.
What is clearly defined? I found out during the interview that the job description was only 2/3 of what they want from a candidate. Now the salary range is not as attractive. Also, the BASE pay is below the range. They enthusiastically expressed interest in hiring me after both interviews, but...The final package is within my range, but again, I feel that they do not value my skills as they claim.
My calculation on this scenario was to set a $ number and how many months I'd give to the company. The higher they got to my target $, the longer my longevity could possibly be. If they give that lower number and not a dollar more, then start shooting out resumes after about 6 months. The new place will love to have you, at your true value. *edit for spelling
Is it ever worth to negotiate for an extra $1,500 per year? Last time I negotiated an offer, I asked "Is this the final offer or is there room for negotiation?" And the recruiter said, "would you be willing to commit to accept the offer if I get you a $1,500 increase on the base salary?" I think it was very clever from the recruiter, it is just a bit more than $100 per month extra and he pretty much locked the negotiation. Btw, congratulations for reaching 100K subscribers!
Well don't know your hourly salary but 1500 annual is a good laugh. Then just be sure it doesn't put you in a new tax bracket or you might come home with less money. Otherwise 100 weekly is 100 less that comes out your pocket for expenses.
I think it all depends on the situation. Does the offer tick all the other boxes on your list, and you just want the pay to come up a bit? If the offer doesn't meet your salary needs, does the extra $1500 bring it in line? Though if the recruiter phrased it like that, sounds like there is room and the recruiter was trying to avoid any back-and-forth.
Make a spreadsheet for the final wage negotiation after the actual offer, work the numbers to both annual base or hourly. Then shoot them a nice round number like, "can the company meet me at $70k?" or "is there enough room to meet at $35 an hour?" $1500 sounds like you owe someone some money. Lol
I have just finished a six round interview process, that included the screening with the recruiter. I met with the director of sales And four Enterprise managers. The reason for the four different managers Was they each had vacancies on their team that they were looking to fill. So in that case, I felt that the many rounds of interviews were reasonable. Thoughts?
Thank you for providing such great content! 👍🏼 Do you have any insight on working for non-profits? I'm wondering if some of these would translate into the non-profit sector. 🤔 Cheers!
I didnt get yet the offer letter. But because of this positive interraction during my interviews. I just resigned yesterday. Because Im going to accept new one.
Question: when working with an agency you never know how much they make off the top. As far as I know they could make as much per hour as I am making them. I interviewed recently for a project management position and I’ve never been a PM before. This would be a great opportunity to learn because it’s a unique position to learn. Thing is the pay is very low and the agency is unwilling to budge just a few dollars. I kept pushing for more but they said $41 per hour is as high as they could go which to me is very low. The role was advertised as a project coordinator but in the interview I asked that it was listed as a project coordinator but it reads as a project manager and it was confirmed that it is a project manager just a project manager one level. How do I know the agency or the direct client is not paying me appropriately because they didn’t categorize the job properly? PS - the direct client makes 10 billion plus per year. Thought that was important to add:).
I thought my salary expectation was right on the money and they still came back 20k higher (IT Manager). It was only the initial recruiter conversation and then hiring manager and another person interviewing me. They were engaged during the conversations. Benefits are average. WLB is great and this is my first time in an "unlimited PTO" structure, so we'll see how that goes. This is all right on the nose.
The one I took that had every single one of these was in 2001 I was employed by Smithsonian Business Ventures which is what keeps all the museums free by selling Smiths merch.
Good point, didn't think of that. My job offers us the ability to buy company stock at a discount and while I really hope to have many years with them as I like the company, should I move on, I indeed would want to keep the stocks I've purchased. But if not, I'd assume they'd be sold back to me, which I'd find acceptable.
Do you have a similar video for contract work? I'm currently interviewing for a contract position, which will be converted to a full-time position after 3 months.
I am in negotiations with this company and im SO disappointed. I interviewed with them and it went "too well" - the interviewers (3 of them) were complimenting me a lot. All well and good except, the over they gave me was low. When I sent them my counter offer, they came back saying they can't budge at all bc they pay everyone the same for the role as its entry level. I found the job posting and it clearly read that the top of their range was $5k more than what they offered me AND they take experience, education, etc., into consideration when extending an offer. Additionally, what the manager told me i would be doing didn't match up with the job description. They also kept saying that I "skipped an interview" bc they liked me so much. So they're not only inconsistent with what they post v.s. what they say, but they LOVE the value I bring but don't want to pay me what I'm worth. Byeeee!!! Im upset, though bc this would have been a good foot in the industry im trying to enter. But its not the last opportunity ill ever have.
if a job can have 2-3 candidates complete a project to compare, then create a new project to have the next 2-3 canididates complete the next project as a follow up to the previous one, then why hire anyone?
I just got a job offer, and even though I had a good interview experience and had a good connection with the managers, I think that the workload they described is for 2 people. The last thing I want is to fail and be on the market searching again. What should I do in this situation?
On your mixed feelings about unlimited vacatuon, I don't know if you address the fact that when they lay you off or fire you they don't owe you any compensation for PTO that is owed.
I have a question about the assesments for the jobs..I work in law and applied to a few local government positions...is there an exception to this when we are determining if we should do the assignments they ask? I really wanted the position so I went ahead and tirned them in only to not get hired and it left a bad taste bc they are essentially making you work without paying you and I just feel generally disgruntled now if an employer asks me to do that..but again, the ones that did this were gov positions and not private sector jobs...so, do I have to suck it up for some positions??
Hi there guys I’m waiting for a job offer and how many days or weeks did it take for a job offer to a email since I had a job interview on Thursday last week
I made a mistake to disclose my expect range to be 14 to 16 mil in the job interview. Few days later, i did get the job but they offer me 10 mil in gross (for sales position). Should I negotiate at 12 mil?
When you have no experience for an entry level role that requires 2-3 years of experience, you have no choice but to accept it. I can't get my foot into the healthcare field and only have worked: retail, tutoring, front desk reception, and convention + uni volunteering. I do have a useless BA and AA in Chem. Seems like my only move is to volunteer for 1 year at a health organization. I might go back for my masters in Health Admin or Health Info Management, but idk if its worth going into debt again.
Uncle Dave will tell you not to indebt yourself for a Master's. Maybe if you were already full bore into the healthcare industry. Otherwise you probably need a better resume, regardless of experience you have a real education.
@@nia6849 There is a degree's arms race that keeps people in debt without really raising their earnings. Glad I didn't buy into this idea and I stayed in my crappy job and invested during the last 14 years. As years go on, there is a higher probability that I'd be more financially independent far sooner than if I had gotten another degree.
Oh my, I quit my job just before covid hit, so lost a fair bit. But I started with a volunteer CNA course, then interviewed to volunteer before I could actually start volunteering got a job working with disabilities support and from there managed to get a level two then a level 3 health asst qual. It took about one and half years and lots of online work, paperwork and signings off from staff who I worked with ..
I was called and offered a job and pay. I countered and they got back to me same day and agreed to my ask. I was told I would receive am email and git a dtartd date for orientation. It's been 4 days. Does it usually take this long?
I've been to a aerospace companies with great benefits but I work so much I can't even use my medical. Also aerospace companies work you like a dog or the pay is garbage.
My husband works in aerospace and although he does have to work overtime some weekends, he has vacation and sick leave he can use anytime, without question. Plenty of time to use the medical/dental/vision we pay for every month. He’s also union, gets regular pay raises, plus a cost of living increase every 3 months, bonuses, and reward points that he so graciously turns into gift cards for me to buy things for our home. Maybe it’s your company and not an entire industry?
1. Respectful interviewer
2. No more than 2 assessments
3. Genuinely great boss/happy boss !
4. Realistic job duties
5. Great pay & great job benefits/health benefits
6. Flexibility & good vacation time
7. Employee care and development !
8. Opportunities for a raise
9. Good products & good service
10. Great job reputation !
I just had a screener call with a company. Right off the bat she asked what I was looking for in salary. I said about 125k, she responded back with we would pay 135k for this position. I am on my second interview next week. Your videos are amazing. Thank you!
Good luck, hope you get it and the job is really good!
Holy moly Batman!
Can I ask what space your in?
@@ALCRAN2010 Of course, Information Technology aka a Sr System Engineer.
@@ALCRAN2010 you’d be surprised at how much the tech space pays. I just switched careers into software development. So far best decision I made coming from hospitality industry.
@@2Dimples4U did ya really? That's a far jump, are you self taught, boot camp , or CS degree? I know they make better bank than most. I'm looking at UX Writing personally...
One of my favorite questions to an employer when they ask what inquiries I have for them is "can you tell me about a time recently that an employee on (insert the team you might be on) went above and beyond and how were they recognized for it?" You'd be surprised how much you can learn from that.
OMG--may I steal this one?!
Excellent question! I will be asking this at my interview next week!
Thanks a lot for the question!
Great question
What is an expected answer lol. Pat on the back or bonus? Lol
I recently got a job offer that literally make me gasp. I asked for X. They came ABOVE that number by $25k. I was stunned, and learned that I had low balled myself. I accepted.
Nice! Congrats on the new job!
@@ALifeAfterLayoff Thank you. Hey, can you do a video when to ask for a sign-on bonus? I usually do, and had I asked for one, I likely would have gotten one, but the offer was so generous I literally couldn't justify one. I likely left money on the table, but not sure.
I love it when this happens. Good hearted people
Oh my god!!! Can this really happen? Some company offers you more than you asked for?
You are definitely right - a big red flag is if you go through 2 interviews post screening and they want you to keep going. Your first interview should be with the hiring manager, a peer of theirs and maybe a subject matter expert they rely on. After that it should be the hiring managers boss and it should end there. If a company can't figure out this is the person they want after discussion with those people, the company doesn't even know what they are looking for.
When I applied to work at the Federal Reserve in KC, they made me go through four interviews. One locally, then two more in the same day from two different departments. Then a panel interview on a separate day. Didn't even get a job offer after all of that.
Sometimes, 3 interviews can be good.
1 with HR staff
1 with would-be team/coworkers
1 with CEO
Anything more than that may be too much. If you’re not meeting the CEO, I could see why 2 interviews would be enough.
I've been through FIVE interviews with a major national organization and then was ghosted. FIVE interviews!! Dressed up, drove to location, spent several different days interviewing and then not even an email kicking me to the curb. Ghosted!! . Hahaha.
They also tend to be nitpicky in your work and be quick to fire or PIP. All the studies show the process does not filter out bad employees and bring in the best
I just received two offers in the tech space. When I joined the interview with the hiring manager at one company he just seemed “lost” he said “you’re the guy from X city right?” I said “no” and he guessed wrong again. While it might not seem like a big deal it resonated with me. If you’re going to be interviewing me I want you prepared and ready for me.
The second company was bar far better, quicker to respond, better pay and benefits.
Yeah, it is a red flag, the bare minimum is to skim through the CV of the candidate...
I had an interview where the HR phone screen went well...but the hiring manager was late calling...and when he did call was on his cell phone walking from his car to the office...and hadn't seen my resume and kept repeating "what questions do you have...any questions." They kept saying that wanted someone with my background....turns out they hired an internal candidate who didn't have my background....so it was kind of a waste of time. Given the manager's behavior during the phone interview...it probably was just as well.
Oh lord.. if they don't have my resume in front of them... I'm not taking them seriously. In my case, I can accept if they guess wrong since all of my work experience on my resume is 1100 miles form my home, but oof. Hell, I had an interview over the phone where the guy asked me if I had a copy of my resume up as well so we could reference it. I appreciated that.
1:05 is on the money. If they mess you about during recruitment process or after you accepted but before you signed contract (or before you started) this is most likely their general MO.
I recently accepted an offer where the outside recruiter called me, and had actually read my résume. After an initial call, my next call from the hiring manager, followed by an in person meeting. He asked me what my salary expectations were, and advised that the range for the role were higher than that.
On my way home from the interview, the recruiter called to say that the company would be calling the next day with an offer. They offered close to the max of their range, which was already higher than I was expecting.
The best thing was that when asked, the hiring manager told me exactly how the role opened up in the first place, and how I would be able to grow within the role and beyond it.
Thank you so much for the videos you create and the insight and tips you offer. I have 10 years of experience in my field but have always been in the bottom range of pay at companies. I’ve tried through the years to apply for hundreds of jobs offering better pay, but I would rarely make it past the first interview and when I did, I was offered more low ball pay. I felt stuck and incompetent in my work.
After watching your videos as well as a few other channels, I completely changed my resume, and online profiles. That made a huge difference in getting interviews.
I’ve been applying for jobs again for the past month and I’ve connected with several companies for multiple rounds of interviews with each.
In my interviews, I started to focus on telling stories instead of rattling off stats or bullets of work I’ve done. I’ve received multiple offers that are 25-35% over my current pay and in the upper range of my field.
I honestly can’t thank you enough for your help!
Thanks for all the videos, you really helped me! After taking your advice, and being inspired to do research, I was able to get two competitive job offers. It was a major ego boost but more importantly, a major stress reliever. I’m super happy and still continue to watch the channel because the advice can be applied to other areas of your career outlook.
I worked for a company that had the so-called "unlimited vacation" policy. It turned out it was just their way of getting around employees accumulating unused vacation time.
After the same company merged with another, they announced that they would look at the benefits of both, choose the best ones, and that's what we'd get. What they meant by "best" was "cheapest for the company."
Well they are honest. Best for them and sucks to be u
Litterally perfect timing, trying to decide if I should accept I job offer right now
And? :) Will you?
@@Snowshowslow turns out no haha, it was a very tempting offer but my current employer came back with a very good counter offer
@@chefjustin18ify That's a great decision to have to make :) I'm glad it worked out!
Im in the same boat. There's something telling me not to accept this job offer.
@@wizeguy26 Any idea what?
Great video! Yes, always look for real benefits, not stuff like “we have an ice cream day”.
Got an offer that I liked and accepted it. Already got a few certifications that the company paid for in less than 2 months.
Been following you for a couple years knowing my current academic research job funding runs out soon. Started the job search 6 weeks ago, focused on the best company in town. Came back to this video because I received a solid offer this morning for a great job. Thanks!!
This has given me so much peace about my upcoming work transition. I not only got a great offer it is with a great company. Thank you for the content and the description of what a great company provides.
Thank you so much for this video! I got a job offer from a big company in the SaaS space and they nailed all 10 signs that they’ll be a great company to work for! I feel reassured and ready to start. So glad I watched this!
Thank you for this!! Your channel has been such a huge help for me this last year, since I changed careers and I'm in a more traditional employment situation than I was during my last decade+ in tiny nonprofits.
You are so welcome!
Great video. You are so right. How they treat you in the application and interview process is how they will treat you after you are hired. Unecessary application process and a disregard to your time with many interviews will also slam you with extra busy work and not care if you drown. A considerate and excited interview manager will be open and excited to your ideas in the workplace. This stuff is gold.
Ayy 100k subscribers. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much! Appreciate your sub!
One sign that you should accept a job offer in 2024 versus 2022: you got a job offer.
You too? :(
Congratulations on 100k subscribers!
The big tech company I worked for a few years ago had a great recruiter who ensured I got market rate, which was more than I asked for. It can happen!
Company I currently work for I was kind of iffy about the salary range they posted. I've been a software engineer for over 20 years. I didn't say exactly what I was expecting but they offered me way higher than I was expecting. Above the range they set. And because of my experience they started me out with 4 weeks PTO instead of 2 weeks. Benefits are great. I only have to be in the office 2 days per month but our whole team has to be there those two days. So we coordinate that around each others schedules, PTO, etc. After my first year I got 5% raise for my merits. We report directly to VP of Technology. He is so laid back... as long as you get your stuff done he don't care what hours you work or if you have to cut out early for something. Doesn't micromanage us at all. We have daily scrum meetings for the most part.
Thank you for your ground-level insight, you make the fog dissipate. I look forward to additional insight.
To those in the 3D art or game development industries, the best jobs I've gotten have been those that do not require Art tests. Let's weed out these terrible companies asking to do work for free up front.
I too am working in the art industry and second this, HEAVILY. Let's also set the standard of resisting crunch time and unrealistic deadlines. I'm usually so burnt out after a year of working in a agency that it feels like I have to take a year off doing freelance work just to breathe and regain my creativity.
@@oficado58 Agreed
Yeah
How do you find those jobs?
@@platyadmirer you stop looking for jobs in the game industry. Our skills are needed many places nowadays. I work with an industrial training company doing VR things
Very interesting and helpful, i'm in the process of interviewing and looking over offers, i'll keep an eye for these!
You really do make some high quality videos. Keep it up!
I appreciate that!
This is some wonderful content right here!
Appreciate it!
Well im actually working for a minimum salary right now in my new job (they pay less than previous jobs in the same position) BUT it has other benefits...its close to my home, I usually work less, I have nice co workers generally speaking, we are not so many so we help each other every time we can, the interviewing process was faster than I thought it would be, I am not obligated to do long extra hours, I can get some free time here and there and my boss is nice to me always asking me how am i doing or if I need anything, she is very communicative towards me and respectful. So..so far so good. The sallary could be better sure but at the moment Im happy with my choice.
This was a great video. I felt bad after getting an offer from HR and then they claimed making a mistake and lowered my salary by 1.3%. Despite the way they treated me, it seems like the rate is still fair enough and everything else you mentioned I can tick off. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for your great content! I recently went through a stressful recruitment process, but your vids helped me prep for interviews and presentations as well as evaluate the hiring committee themselves. EVERYTHING mentioned in this video was part of my experience and made my decision to leave a very safe and secure job to go for an amazing opportunity with a huge step up in pay and responsibility. Thanks again!
Equity could be a two edged sword. Remember it's much riskier from an employee's perspective to get equity instead of a raise or bonus. I had equity from my previous employer that went completely bust.
This was so helpful. I'm moving forward with the offer and I'm excited!
I got an offer that was the highest listed end! I was very excited after interviewing at other employers that were not wanting to reveal a range for the position or were not interested in me when I quoted a very reasonable range I was willing to accept. This employer is also agreeing to pay for further certifications that would lead to promotions in the future. They were also a clinic that had employees of 15+ years! Definitely ask about future plans in job interviews! I’m very excited to start on Monday!
You are good man and very helpful tool.
I was recently offered a job that paid more than my last job. The interview itself was a mess. The guy was 10 mins late, he seemed to just want to hire me but i asked him as many questions as i could but something is telling me not to take it.
How did things turn out? 😃
@@fairpoet81 lousy lol. The company has an 80% turnover rate. All they care about us million dollar performances but don't want to pay people. Organized chaos.
I hope you decided to not take it.
Best...,..😊
@@you-know-who9023 i took it because i needed the money but im seriously looking for something else.
Timely video! Thanks
Can you do a video about when a job is overstepping their boundaries? I felt like my employer overstepped their boundary recently.
Really fantastic advice, thanks!
I have a bit of a different experience in it when it comes to reading those "signs". Too smooth a process could mean there is no tech assignment or even discussion - bad! That means that your future colleagues might also be untested. You should be brought to a bit of sweat during the process. Boss very excited? - bad as well. That means that they might have been struggling to find anyone to fill in this role after the previous guy left, and then you applied - they have finally found you, so they are excited out of relief! They won't even test you, or they will say your crappy solution was excellent, just to get you signed asap.
It depends on what kind of test too. I hate tests but I had to chose between two employers who gave me offers around the same time. One employer didn't test me and was really excited to have me on board but really low balled me on the salary. The other employer sought me out via a headhunter, then interviewed me, then tested my technical knowledge through a lab and also offered me significantly more money. I took the latter of course.
If the job builds onto your overall resume, and the salary is on point, then there's not much to loose.
I’ve noted government agencies are not too engaging in the interview process. But, it seems, they have the best benefit packages.
Dude, I submitted two applications for two separate government jobs and it took them so long, I had forgotten that I even submitted them. Later on they both got back to me around the same time. Passed the assessment tests and now I'm waiting again. I guess these people have a schedule to follow and for them it's "I'll get to it, when I get to it"
I waited over 14 months for a federal job. Absolutely brutal
@@8383kathybut was it WORTH it????
Its my interview tomorrow and this shows up. I hope I get the job. 😄
@@bjap1563 how did it go?
I just went through a very sketchy company that tried very hard to screw me over. He tried to put me in a position to where I would be desperate for work. After he thought I didnt have any other jobs lined up for this very reason. He pulls me immediately from the job. His goal was to try and have me drive 100 plus miles a day on a on call basis. He got mad when his plan failed. This is definitely a reason why not to burn any bridges. I was able to go back to my other jobs. Cant stand supervisors that play games like that.
As always such great advice. Thank you.
Thank you so much for making this video! 😻
I will say that one reason why people bank their PTO hours is so they have a bit of a "severence package" in the event they leave for a job elsewhere.
Property and Casualty insurance had an abysmal year last year. Only a couple of companies made an underwriting profit. I worked at the same major car insurance company for over 20 years, and I was laidoff in April. Fortunately, I have a fairly niche skill set, and I found a job at another major car insurance company within 30 days that I'm really excited about.
Great advice, thank you!
I remember spending about 3 hours in an interview process, only to find that the job wages would not cover the added work they put in after I accepted.
Thank you for all your videos I find them to be very informative and educational on the current state of the job market. Your videos have helped me re-tool and re-design my resume from the ground up, as well as learn the necessary skills for the career I want to pursue. Keep up the great content and take care 🙂.
If the corporation has to interview you more than once (normally they will have 4 or 5) people in the interview, just walk, these people should have enough experience to make a decision. Especially in the industrial maintenance area
This is so true
In the industrial maintenance department
Great points
I so wish we had found your channel a long time ago.
Can you make a video what chances to get a job for a external candidate (contractor working in company) or for an internal candidate?
Is it a red flag when a company post a permanent job and ended up offering you a 12-month temporary with a possibility to be permanent
Thank you.
Some companies that don't offer unlimited vacation are doing away with payout of your vacation hours upon resignation. Use it or loose it. Just watched the "Take your vacation" video here and totally true.
That sucks. What if you can never take it because of the workload?
My manager called me at 4:30 on Thursday before the long Easter weekend and said I may be outsourced soon. How's that for a good manager?
Got a job offer after 8 months of unemployment. I will take it even if it was shit.
That’s what they want! Desperation
I don't know what jobs you guys are applying for but the majority of these companies don't offer great benefits or a competitive salary 😪
"... in as little as two interviews..."
What?
I dont think I've ever had MORE than TWO interviews, excluding the recruiter phone screening 😂
What is clearly defined? I found out during the interview that the job description was only 2/3 of what they want from a candidate. Now the salary range is not as attractive. Also, the BASE pay is below the range. They enthusiastically expressed interest in hiring me after both interviews, but...The final package is within my range, but again, I feel that they do not value my skills as they claim.
My calculation on this scenario was to set a $ number and how many months I'd give to the company.
The higher they got to my target $, the longer my longevity could possibly be. If they give that lower number and not a dollar more, then start shooting out resumes after about 6 months. The new place will love to have you, at your true value.
*edit for spelling
Is it ever worth to negotiate for an extra $1,500 per year? Last time I negotiated an offer, I asked "Is this the final offer or is there room for negotiation?" And the recruiter said, "would you be willing to commit to accept the offer if I get you a $1,500 increase on the base salary?" I think it was very clever from the recruiter, it is just a bit more than $100 per month extra and he pretty much locked the negotiation. Btw, congratulations for reaching 100K subscribers!
Well don't know your hourly salary but 1500 annual is a good laugh. Then just be sure it doesn't put you in a new tax bracket or you might come home with less money. Otherwise 100 weekly is 100 less that comes out your pocket for expenses.
@@nesq4104 Tax brackets don't work that way
I think it all depends on the situation. Does the offer tick all the other boxes on your list, and you just want the pay to come up a bit? If the offer doesn't meet your salary needs, does the extra $1500 bring it in line? Though if the recruiter phrased it like that, sounds like there is room and the recruiter was trying to avoid any back-and-forth.
Make a spreadsheet for the final wage negotiation after the actual offer, work the numbers to both annual base or hourly. Then shoot them a nice round number like, "can the company meet me at $70k?" or "is there enough room to meet at $35 an hour?"
$1500 sounds like you owe someone some money. Lol
yes so true.
Can you do a video about boomeranging back to a previous company?
You should do it only if: the position/salary is higher and you’re mentally prepared to be fired at any moment
I have just finished a six round interview process, that included the screening with the recruiter. I met with the director of sales And four Enterprise managers. The reason for the four different managers Was they each had vacancies on their team that they were looking to fill. So in that case, I felt that the many rounds of interviews were reasonable. Thoughts?
Both places I got an offer from went above my estimate. It was a good problem to have that I had to turn down one of them.
What if they meet these flags, but customer reputation/reviews suck?
Thank you for providing such great content! 👍🏼
Do you have any insight on working for non-profits? I'm wondering if some of these would translate into the non-profit sector. 🤔
Cheers!
I didnt get yet the offer letter. But because of this positive interraction during my interviews. I just resigned yesterday. Because Im going to accept new one.
Lolol
Question: when working with an agency you never know how much they make off the top. As far as I know they could make as much per hour as I am making them. I interviewed recently for a project management position and I’ve never been a PM before. This would be a great opportunity to learn because it’s a unique position to learn. Thing is the pay is very low and the agency is unwilling to budge just a few dollars. I kept pushing for more but they said $41 per hour is as high as they could go which to me is very low. The role was advertised as a project coordinator but in the interview I asked that it was listed as a project coordinator but it reads as a project manager and it was confirmed that it is a project manager just a project manager one level. How do I know the agency or the direct client is not paying me appropriately because they didn’t categorize the job properly? PS - the direct client makes 10 billion plus per year. Thought that was important to add:).
I thought my salary expectation was right on the money and they still came back 20k higher (IT Manager). It was only the initial recruiter conversation and then hiring manager and another person interviewing me. They were engaged during the conversations. Benefits are average. WLB is great and this is my first time in an "unlimited PTO" structure, so we'll see how that goes. This is all right on the nose.
Green lights!
The one I took that had every single one of these was in 2001 I was employed by Smithsonian Business Ventures which is what keeps all the museums free by selling Smiths merch.
Where these offers, I WANT THEM!😁
the stake is the business is only good if they let you keep the shares after you are laid off.
Good point, didn't think of that. My job offers us the ability to buy company stock at a discount and while I really hope to have many years with them as I like the company, should I move on, I indeed would want to keep the stocks I've purchased. But if not, I'd assume they'd be sold back to me, which I'd find acceptable.
Laid off or resign?
@@ALCRAN2010 in both cases i would prefer to keep.
It's that even legal to take back??
Do you have a similar video for contract work? I'm currently interviewing for a contract position, which will be converted to a full-time position after 3 months.
they making u do all this assesment when youre the 15th applicant LMFAO
I am in negotiations with this company and im SO disappointed. I interviewed with them and it went "too well" - the interviewers (3 of them) were complimenting me a lot. All well and good except, the over they gave me was low. When I sent them my counter offer, they came back saying they can't budge at all bc they pay everyone the same for the role as its entry level. I found the job posting and it clearly read that the top of their range was $5k more than what they offered me AND they take experience, education, etc., into consideration when extending an offer. Additionally, what the manager told me i would be doing didn't match up with the job description. They also kept saying that I "skipped an interview" bc they liked me so much. So they're not only inconsistent with what they post v.s. what they say, but they LOVE the value I bring but don't want to pay me what I'm worth. Byeeee!!! Im upset, though bc this would have been a good foot in the industry im trying to enter. But its not the last opportunity ill ever have.
You threw away an opportunity to get into the industry you wanted because of a 5k difference? Wow .
Nice❤
Civil service interviews are short and direct. The notices are transparent.
if a job can have 2-3 candidates complete a project to compare, then create a new project to have the next 2-3 canididates complete the next project as a follow up to the previous one, then why hire anyone?
I just got a job offer, and even though I had a good interview experience and had a good connection with the managers, I think that the workload they described is for 2 people. The last thing I want is to fail and be on the market searching again. What should I do in this situation?
On your mixed feelings about unlimited vacatuon, I don't know if you address the fact that when they lay you off or fire you they don't owe you any compensation for PTO that is owed.
I have a question about the assesments for the jobs..I work in law and applied to a few local government positions...is there an exception to this when we are determining if we should do the assignments they ask? I really wanted the position so I went ahead and tirned them in only to not get hired and it left a bad taste bc they are essentially making you work without paying you and I just feel generally disgruntled now if an employer asks me to do that..but again, the ones that did this were gov positions and not private sector jobs...so, do I have to suck it up for some positions??
Phew, lucked out 😅
Hi there guys I’m waiting for a job offer and how many days or weeks did it take for a job offer to a email since I had a job interview on Thursday last week
This guy gives off I love to fire people vibes
LOL what!? No!
He’s a recruiter. He doesn’t fire anyone
Outside Sales Rep/Account Executive 2024-2024. Present
Unlimited of 2 months... do they still need that employee
None of the FAANG employers have any of these traits.
I made a mistake to disclose my expect range to be 14 to 16 mil in the job interview. Few days later, i did get the job but they offer me 10 mil in gross (for sales position).
Should I negotiate at 12 mil?
When you have no experience for an entry level role that requires 2-3 years of experience, you have no choice but to accept it. I can't get my foot into the healthcare field and only have worked: retail, tutoring, front desk reception, and convention + uni volunteering. I do have a useless BA and AA in Chem. Seems like my only move is to volunteer for 1 year at a health organization. I might go back for my masters in Health Admin or Health Info Management, but idk if its worth going into debt again.
Back to schooling is a trap. Been there, done that.
Uncle Dave will tell you not to indebt yourself for a Master's. Maybe if you were already full bore into the healthcare industry.
Otherwise you probably need a better resume, regardless of experience you have a real education.
@@nia6849 There is a degree's arms race that keeps people in debt without really raising their earnings. Glad I didn't buy into this idea and I stayed in my crappy job and invested during the last 14 years. As years go on, there is a higher probability that I'd be more financially independent far sooner than if I had gotten another degree.
Oh my, I quit my job just before covid hit, so lost a fair bit. But I started with a volunteer CNA course, then interviewed to volunteer before I could actually start volunteering got a job working with disabilities support and from there managed to get a level two then a level 3 health asst qual. It took about one and half years and lots of online work, paperwork and signings off from staff who I worked with ..
If you are on benefits, you have to take whatever you are offered, or you lose your benefits.
I like going to the dentist, I always get compliments on the cleanliness of my teeth 😬
Same, they thank me when I go.
I was called and offered a job and pay. I countered and they got back to me same day and agreed to my ask. I was told I would receive am email and git a dtartd date for orientation. It's been 4 days. Does it usually take this long?
competitive salary, I don't want to be seen as greedy
I've been to a aerospace companies with great benefits but I work so much I can't even use my medical. Also aerospace companies work you like a dog or the pay is garbage.
You need to set boundaries. No one else will set them for you. While you’re at it, you could also start looking for a job at a different company.
My husband works in aerospace and although he does have to work overtime some weekends, he has vacation and sick leave he can use anytime, without question. Plenty of time to use the medical/dental/vision we pay for every month. He’s also union, gets regular pay raises, plus a cost of living increase every 3 months, bonuses, and reward points that he so graciously turns into gift cards for me to buy things for our home. Maybe it’s your company and not an entire industry?
@@jessicaprice5162to many of these idiots, usually underpaid idiots, they think "union" is a bad word.
A great way to bring up moneys at the interview: are you a pay leader?
Such employer doesn’t exist