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Section 3

Researching job opportunities

An important step in finding a job is to think about what type of job environment
and organisational culture you will enjoy working in. How you feel about the work
environment will significantly influence your work experience and motivate you to
want to be at work, deliver your best work and will also be reflected in the quality
of your work.
Look out for the following:

• A work environment where there is focus and a clear purpose. Employees
know their roles and responsibilities and work towards a collective
organisational goal. The company also has a positive mission statement
that outlines its goals and values that demonstrate quality and service
excellence, as well asethical behaviour, is important in how the company and
its employees operate.
• Employees are given meaningful work and are enthusiastic and invested in their
work, and therefore strive to do their best and deliver top-quality products and
services. They also take responsibility for their actions and decisions. This is
often recognised by the clients of the company.
• Teamwork and collaboration – these are key qualities of a great workplace.
Team members who work together on goals often achieve more than
individuals can.
• Employees feel appreciated and hard work is recognised and acknowledged
through genuine compliments, rewards, bonuses, promotions, etc.
• Communication is clear, concise and consistent and difficulties are solved in
a positive way, and honest and transparent feedback is given as an
opportunity for growth.
• Creativity and innovation are encouraged, and employees are empowered to
come up with new ideas to improve operations. The company also embraces
change and accommodate new trends and technology, and employees are
encouraged to develop new skills.
• The leadership provides positive role models for the team and guide and
mentor colleagues and employees.
• Employees have the best possible tools of the trade, resources or equipment
available to do their work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Relationships are professional and often co-workers become friends and care
for each other’s wellbeing. Signs of this include can-do, go-the-extra-mile and
win-win attitudes and there is a sense of camaraderie, cooperation and
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