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Maddie A
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Copywriter at Jobcase

What do you look for in a job?

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What are the most important things you look for when considering a job? Dig deeper than just salary! What about…location? Work culture? Commute? Flexible schedule?

Brainstorm: What matters most to YOU when considering a new position?

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Joy Young
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Executive Assistant at Congregation Rodeph Shalom

Location, commute, flexibility, working remotely, great health benefits and a good 401k/403b plan!! Are must have's for me.

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Carlos Lazu
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Counselor at Lighthouse Addiction Services

Definitely flexibility. company or environmental culture is also important. I cannot stand micro-management! I can be flexible with commute for the right company/position. Last, but not least...opportunity for growth.

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Laura Chitester
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Customer Service Representative

It’s called advice.

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William stack
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Why do u care are you on here to find a job.

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Richard Schmitz
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Cook at The Bar On Avenue

Hi Maddie , I always go with my gut and vibes on how interview goes and go from there.

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Peter Amofah-Addae
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Nursing Assistant Cna Williston at Opportunity Foundation Inc

For now I am looking for cleaning jobs to make ends meet. I would be grateful if I am introduced to any of such tomorrow or next.

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Ron Delio
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Owner Operator at Tractor For Hire

Hello, Maddie, Let's be real here. Paycheck IS the most important reason for a job! LOL I do know what you're looking for. As the Rolling Stones once said, "You can't always get what you want". In my case, I recently landed a call center job that is about 60 miles - one way - from home at not so impressive wages. On the up side, they do offer benefits. It is my sincere hope that once I get my first full sized paycheck, that after benefits deductions and gas money, that there is actually enough to pay bills and such. To address you query, however, all that you mentioned are important. I'd love to have a job that was within 10 or so miles from home. As to work culture, this is a recent evolution. It was created basically by pouring politics into the mix of the workplace. In many instances, gone is the day when politics was left to politicians and you just went to work, did your job, and went home. Today, you have to be a 'good fit' as to how you vote, how stand on given issues, and how you choose your words - even if you are a lowly janitor! It is sad, but true, Today, culture is more than what lies in the petrie dish or in your yogurt. Obviously, on commute, many would love to stay home and telecommute, but it is not always feasible. The largest issue (again, in my opinion) with commute is the cost. if you are in a low dollar job and have to commute 40 or more miles, it is often not a workable deal. After all, who wants a job that just barely covers the gas cost?! It is definitely a consideration. As to your flexible schedule. Many employers will promise you the moon when interviewing, but when you show up for work, in some cases, that changes. Many promise, but don't deliver. Again, in my case, I was promised Sundays off for religious reasons in the interview with HR, but during my current training, a supervisor came in and spoke on how 'life is on the calling floor' and what I heard was a bit of a different story. I'm sure this place is not alone in its stand on scheduling. I could go on ad nauseum, but I will spare everyone. LOL To answer your question via the short answer, what matters most to me is: pay, commute, work conditions (do they observe proper safety protocols?) and schedule. I hope my partial diatribe helped a few folks out there. God bless.

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Linda Gibson
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Retired-Actively looking for a remote (home based) position

If I am taking on HHA positions then I like to sit and talk with my potential patient/client and their loved one(s) ahead of time rather than just jumping right into a situation that may not be good for either myself or the patient.

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Linda Gibson
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Retired-Actively looking for a remote (home based) position

location is at the top of my list and then it depends on the type of position I am looking at for instance I am in the Medical Field along with other professional aptitudes and so I may be looking at a variety of job opportunities, there are a variety of job opportunities in the Medical Field alone for that matter.

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Marilaine chery
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Sales Supervisor at Merrell

The environment, work culture

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