Researching Companies
Objectives
- Identify what kind of companies align with your interests & values
- Learn how to find and track those kind of companies
- $$$
Identifying Companies
Wait, don't we want to find whatever job is out there?
Identifying the kinds of qualities you're looking for in a company gives you a narrative to share when applying and interviewing.
Identifying Companies
Identifying Companies
companies hire people
not code monkeys
(good)
(usually)
Identifying Companies
companies want people who fit with their values
you want to work at a company that values you
learn how to talk about your values and find the right company
&
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Values Clarification
Values Clarification
Companies have all kinds of different qualities! Some important ones include:
Company + Dev Team Size
Location + Commute Time
Industry + Product
Languages + Technologies
Salary + Benefits
Having all of these would be nice! But...
Values Clarification
There are always trade-offs to each job, so identifying what is most important to you will allow you to make the tradeoffs more easily. For example would you rather:
Have a shorter daily commute or a higher base salary?
Have amazing benefits or have an assigned mentor?
Work with our (NEAP) stack or be able to work remote?
Work with some fellow classmates or get a relocation bonus to work in a new city?
Whatever is important, keep it in mind while going through the job application process!
Let's Find Some Companies
Let's Find Some Companies!
Demo Time!
Let's Find Some Companies!
More Resources
Let's Find Some Companies!
Homework:
By next Friday, November 4th, find at least 30 companies you find of interest.
Make sure to add them to the Job Tracker!
Researching Companies
By Wes Reid
