On The Job

This week, we’re featuring insights from our content partner, Fundera! For more content like this, check out the Fundera Ledger .

Contributed by Eric Goldschein, Editor at Fundera.

The number one reason we work where we work is because our jobs give us the salary and benefits we need to live. The second reason? According to the 2018 Hired Global Brand Health Report, it’s company culture. The importance of a vibrant and welcoming company culture is on the rise: in an economy with such a low unemployment rate, the best way for companies to differentiate themselves is by offering cultures that promise positivity, transparency, and opportunities for growth. 

As a job seeker, how can you tell whether a company walks the walk or is just talking the talk? What should be on your company culture checklist to ensure you’re not wasting your time somewhere you won’t be a fit? Here are seven ways to tell that a company’s culture is right for you.

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Our co-founder Connie Wong sat down with startup leaders from Zocdoc, KeyMe, and The Drone Racing League to gather insights on how to take the best, most decisive actions for maximum growth. Check out their tips on scaling your team for success.

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When Catherine Balogun got matched to a temporary Customer Support Representative role at Zola on Planted, she knew right away that she had found "the one." We recently spoke with her about her job search, interview experience, and how she was able to turn her time as a temporary role into a full-time one with the support of her Zola family.

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You’ve probably heard this a few times already but...it’s the most wonderful time of the year, so we hope you’re spending it with friends, family, and Netflix! But sometimes, the fast-paced, get sh*t done startup life can lure you back to work even when you’re on vacation. “Just a bit of catching up” can quickly eat up your holiday preparations and, before you know it, you’ve missed out on all that much-needed family gathering time (or plain old R&R.)

There are a few ways you can stay away from your work this holiday season, all of which can actually help you maintain a high level of productivity in the long-term. Read on for a successful 2019!

First, let’s cover the whys before we get into the hows (because, if you’re like us, you prob need a little persuasion before you shove your work laptop back into your suitcase).

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Sometimes we find ourselves in a moment when we feel stuck, or frustrated, or simply confused about our career choices, which can cause us to second guess what the heck it is we’re actually doing with our lives. Cue the panic about career paths, bank accounts, and…destiny. But before you spiral off into thoughts of the great unknown, let’s walk you through how you can take advantage of the great uncertainty you’re facing.

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They say an education never goes to waste, but learning can happen both in and out of the classroom. For those pursuing more traditional, familiar paths in banking and consulting, it’s pretty standard to get your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree after a few years of working in the real world. But where does an MBA fit in if you’re working at a startup, where on-the-job learning can be both unpredictable and pretty darn comprehensive?

Before you drive yourself crazy thinking about what route to go down, consider what you'll get out of more school versus continuing on with a startup career. We’ll go over the most important questions that you should ask yourself before you commit.

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With everyone leading such busy, on-the-go lives, podcasts have quickly emerged as a popular learning platform for the multitaskers of the world. After all, they’re the perfect accompaniment to a long commute or those times when you have to eat lunch at your desk and power through a project. Check out these 5 podcasts that we think you should queue up right now.

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After crafting the perfect resume and crushing a bunch of interviews, you’ve finally landed your dream job. You deserve a celebratory drink (and nap) stat. But all of that’s just the easy part! Not every job offer is going to be perfect, and it’s crucial that you think over your starting salary before signing the dotted line.  

Whether you’ve just been offered a position or have been doing well at your job for a while, it’s always important to think about—and ask for—what you deserve. So how do you do it while also remaining polite and flexible with your boss? Don’t worry! We’ve laid out all the steps you need to follow below.

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Do you feel like you've mapped out the blueprint of a perfectly fabulous, successful life, only to feel like you’ve fallen flat on your face when your dream company doesn’t hire you? Or maybe you don’t know what the plan is and you need some help getting on the right track? The good news is that there are so many great career development books out there chock full of amazing advice your college career center never gave you—and we’ve rounded up the five best ones of 2018 below.

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So you’ve scored a job at the perfect company. You’ve got awesome co-workers, great benefits, and are working toward mission you’re passionate about. But there’s one teeny tiny little problem: you don’t love the job your doing.

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When you hear the word startup, you probably picture free lunches, beer fridges, in-office yoga classes, and BYOD (Bring Your Own Dog). Sure, awesome and unusual benefits are common parts of the culture, but they’re not the only things you should focus on when deciding to take the plunge into a startup. Before you buy yourself that new pair of yoga pants, learn the pros and cons of working in a startup environment.

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In this interview series, we ask companies we love working with to give us some insight into what they’re all about. They’ll share how the company got started, what it's like to work there, and what makes them different. It’s your inside look to some of the coolest startups.

Today we’re featuring Noelle McIsaac , who’s HR Director, at one of our partner companies Agency Within .

Noelle McIsaac (right), HR Director at Agency Within; with Natalie Curran (left), HR Generalist

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In this interview series, we ask companies we love working with to give us some insight into what they’re all about. They’ll share how the company got started, what it's like to work there, and what makes them different. It’s your inside look to some of the coolest startups.

Today we’re featuring Logan Black, who’s Head of Recruitment at one of our partner companies MPB.

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Not familiar with Techstars? Here’s why it should be on your radar: Techstars is an intensive, three-month accelerator program that provides an unparalleled network of mentors and advisors to promising early-stage companies. They have programs all over the world and in every industry — you’ve probably even heard of some former Techstars companies! Do Classpass and Plated ring a bell? Classpass has raised $154 million to date and Plated was acquired by supermarket chain Albertson’s last year, so it’s safe to say Techstars alums are companies to watch.

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In this interview series, we ask companies we love working with to give us some insight into what they’re all about. They’ll share how the company got started, what it's like to work there, and what makes them different. It’s your inside look to some of the coolest startups.

Today we’re featuring Karthik Sridharan, who’s Co-Founder & CEO at one of our partner companies Kinnek.

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