Who do you want to work for?

A great way to start your job search is to decide which type of organisation you want to work for. What do you want from an employer and what don’t you want? The following things may be important to you:

• working for a large company where you can move roles

• working for a small company where you get experience of all aspects of the business (most Sheffield employers are small companies so don’t rule this out)

• working for a well-known and reputable company

• having training opportunities

• the right company culture. (e.g. their aims and values, how they treat staff).

You can even Google the company name to find out more information. Many larger companies will post careers information, so you can learn more about the company ethos (i.e. their way of thinking) and the sorts of skills and qualifications they are looking for.

Best 100 Companies

Broadsheet newspapers such as the Times and other research organisations often produce annual lists of the ‘best’ companies to work for, based on a number of criteria.

Times Best 100 Companies 2009