I am 3 years in to working for a well respected company. Job here is okay, but it's a bit of a slog at times, especially as we're getting into key season (which lasts from about august thru March). I am not actively looking for a new job, but I have begun thinking about my next move within this company...there are a few other types of roles that I think I'm interested in here. But I probably wouldn't move to a new role for another 10-12 months, at this point I'm just networking.
I was just asked to interview for an interesting sounding role at a company here in my city that recently had a very unfavorable NY Times article written about them (I am sure many of you might have read it or heard about it, or use this company's services). I would like to learn a little more about the role, and the company, but I don't know how serious I am about actually leaving my current company.
What's the guidance you'd give? Have the conversation? Or tell them to keep in touch?
Did that unfavorable article negatively impact the company's business? Are you at all worried about their viability moving forward?
I'd still interview. But I'd be open and say that I am not actively pursuing a new opportunity/passively looking for a new position but that I was intrigued by the role and the opportunities it may present.
I'd go to the interview to make a judgement about the company by myself. When you go to interviews you can get a lot of information on the company, not only by what they tell you but also by watching the culture there. There are companies that have a great reputation but when you are there to interview the people there are rude or they seem exhausted and frustrated, etc.. You can get a lot of knowledge from all of this.
Have the conversation. I know other people that work there and are quite happy, I think part of it depends on which team you are on. Tagging niq as I believe he previously worked at said company.
Have the conversation. I know other people that work there and are quite happy, I think part of it depends on which team you are on. Tagging niq as I believe he previously worked at said company.
What she said. At any large company, the difference in stress/QoL is going to vary widely depending on where you are, who your boss is, etc. But at the place stretchad is talking about, the variance is huge. I would have the interview, I am sure everyone has an official answer they're supposed to give in response to the NYT article at this point.
OP, are you in HR? Did I make that up? My SIL is actually in HR there so if you want to talk to her about it maybe I can put you two in touch.
Have the conversation. I know other people that work there and are quite happy, I think part of it depends on which team you are on. Tagging niq as I believe he previously worked at said company.
What she said. At any large company, the difference in stress/QoL is going to vary widely depending on where you are, who your boss is, etc. But at the place stretchad is talking about, the variance is huge. I would have the interview, I am sure everyone has an official answer they're supposed to give in response to the NYT article at this point.
OP, are you in HR? Did I make that up? My SIL is actually in HR there so if you want to talk to her about it maybe I can put you two in touch.
I'm in Marketing. I know a couple people there in mktg whom I may reach out to, but there are SO many types of roles that they could be vastly different teams.
Post by vanillacourage on Oct 10, 2015 14:08:24 GMT -5
Frankly, I've always found myself in a stronger position as a candidate when they seek me out and know I'm not in an "official" job search. It's happened a couple times lately, and I've met with them informally to get more information. When the salary topic comes up, I have no compunction about naming a high range, because I've been able to say honestly that the figure is derived from what it would take to get me to leave my current role.
Thanks everyone. I've responded back to do the phone interview. We shall see how far it goes, and if need be I'll reach out to my contacts who might have a POV on company culture and this specific team/department.
QUICK UPDATE: Interviewed last Friday afternoon. Monday AM got asked to do another phone interview, so I've got the 2nd one this Friday. The role still sounds fairly interesting, but I am starting to think that it'd take a lot to get me to leave my current company...but will continue to interview for networking purposes!