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What is most important when looking for a job?   [Edit]

Survey period: 1 Sep 2008 to 8 Sep 2008

Choosing where to spend 8+hrs a day, every day, isn't a light decision. (suggested by Pete)

OptionVotes% 
The pay packet34227.19
Who you are working with1098.66
Who your are working for (your bosses)564.45
Who is running the company181.43
The office environment you are working in13610.81
Where the company is located493.90
The company you are working for (Working for a well know vs an unknown)231.83
The methodology used at work393.10
The work itself44135.06
I don't care141.11

View optional text answers (43 answers)


 
GeneralWork itself... Pin
Mladen Janković5-Sep-08 4:09
Mladen Janković5-Sep-08 4:09 
GeneralPay Pin
Rob Grainger4-Sep-08 22:23
Rob Grainger4-Sep-08 22:23 
When looking for a job, pay is the most important, closely followed by location. In my experience, it's hard to judge on all the other factors. I've taken positions that sound idyllic at the interview, but on starting the realisation quickly dawns that all is not as it seemed, so the other factors, while important once you've started, cannot be accurately judged until then.

Of course, I'm generally quite willing to leave very quickly if it turns out the interviewer misrepresented the position, and am usually quite happy to give feedback why.

Rob
GeneralIt can't be radio buttons Pin
Vasudevan Deepak Kumar3-Sep-08 8:36
Vasudevan Deepak Kumar3-Sep-08 8:36 
GeneralRe: It can't be radio buttons Pin
That's Aragon3-Sep-08 22:59
That's Aragon3-Sep-08 22:59 
GeneralRe: It can't be radio buttons Pin
canozurdo4-Sep-08 10:05
canozurdo4-Sep-08 10:05 
GeneralWhat is most important when looking for a job? Pin
NormWilson2-Sep-08 12:27
NormWilson2-Sep-08 12:27 
GeneralComment Pin
Corporal Agarn2-Sep-08 9:42
professionalCorporal Agarn2-Sep-08 9:42 
GeneralHere are my requirements Pin
eggsovereasy2-Sep-08 8:52
eggsovereasy2-Sep-08 8:52 
GeneralRe: Here are my requirements Pin
David Lane3-Sep-08 0:56
David Lane3-Sep-08 0:56 
GeneralOnly 2 options needed.... Pin
kinar2-Sep-08 5:08
kinar2-Sep-08 5:08 
GeneralI did not vote since I can't decide Pin
Natza Mitzi1-Sep-08 23:37
Natza Mitzi1-Sep-08 23:37 
GeneralRe: I did not vote since I can't decide Pin
SQLdbaAU2-Sep-08 14:49
SQLdbaAU2-Sep-08 14:49 
GeneralRe: I did not vote since I can't decide Pin
Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr.5-Sep-08 10:23
Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr.5-Sep-08 10:23 
GeneralLocation location location Pin
PIEBALDconsult1-Sep-08 6:38
mvePIEBALDconsult1-Sep-08 6:38 
GeneralRe: Location location location Pin
Nemanja Trifunovic1-Sep-08 10:45
Nemanja Trifunovic1-Sep-08 10:45 
GeneralRe: Location location location Pin
PIEBALDconsult1-Sep-08 13:30
mvePIEBALDconsult1-Sep-08 13:30 
GeneralRe: Location location location Pin
cpkilekofp2-Sep-08 4:40
cpkilekofp2-Sep-08 4:40 
GeneralRe: Location location location Pin
John M. Drescher2-Sep-08 5:42
John M. Drescher2-Sep-08 5:42 
GeneralFlexible Working Hours Pin
John Stewien1-Sep-08 4:11
John Stewien1-Sep-08 4:11 
GeneralRe: Flexible Working Hours Pin
Andrei C_Coder Azzopardi2-Sep-08 10:01
Andrei C_Coder Azzopardi2-Sep-08 10:01 
GeneralRe: Flexible Working Hours Pin
Vasudevan Deepak Kumar3-Sep-08 8:37
Vasudevan Deepak Kumar3-Sep-08 8:37 
GeneralRe: Flexible Working Hours Pin
John Stewien3-Sep-08 16:16
John Stewien3-Sep-08 16:16 
GeneralLots of these are factors Pin
Colin Angus Mackay1-Sep-08 0:01
Colin Angus Mackay1-Sep-08 0:01 
GeneralRe: Lots of these are factors Pin
Viral Upadhyay1-Sep-08 0:05
Viral Upadhyay1-Sep-08 0:05 
GeneralRe: Lots of these are factors Pin
Gary R. Wheeler2-Sep-08 0:51
Gary R. Wheeler2-Sep-08 0:51 

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