What to Consider When Building Your Career
Finding the right fit with DNA*
Finding the right job opportunity goes beyond applying to a posting that is looking for your experience and skill set. It requires you to take a deeper look and consider how the work environment, culture, and values of the company aligns with your career goals, personal preferences, and long-term ambitions. When considering taking on a new role, it is essential to reflect on how compatible it is with who you are, what you know, and what you value. That’s why Do Not Apply (DNA*) uses these key factors to determine whether a company is a good fit for your next career move.
How DNA* Determines a Match
Traditional job boards provide you with limited information regarding job opportunities with a company. The scope provided in a job description is limited to the type of role, however the same type of opportunity can vary greatly from company to company based on many factors. That’s why DNA* considers personal values, leadership preferences, and career goals when considering a new career opportunity.
The type of leadership you thrive under, compensation preferences, growth opportunities, work environment, and company culture greatly impacts your overall satisfaction in the workplace. When building your DNA* you get to customize your profile to match your preferences and priorities.
Type of leadership. What qualities do you want your next manager to possess? Creative vision, coaching, or expertise in the field, openness and communication?
Job satisfaction. What level of impact does compensation, growth opportunities, and company culture have on your work experience?
Work environment. Which suits you best? Are you looking for remote, hybrid, or office-based?
Compensation preferences. Compensation can include both cash and equity? How would you like your compensation package to be structured to meet your financial goals?
Motivators. When contemplating a job change, you’ll want to reflect on the factors that matter most to you. Are you prioritizing compensation, growth opportunities, culture, or industry?
Company culture. Your daily work life is greatly impacted by a company’s culture. How important are work/life balance, local/global impact, social responsibility, DEI, mentorship, and major industry disruption to you?
Career trajectory. What growth opportunities do you want to explore in your next role? Are you looking for a specific job title, leadership opportunities, management roles, or transitioning into a new business area?
Job expectations. In your new role are you looking for a broad scope of work that includes a variety of tasks or clearly defined responsibilities where expectations and deliverables are outlined?
Salary and title are important factors that need to be considered when accepting an offer. However, only taking these aspects into consideration can lead you to ignore other key characteristics that determine your overall employment satisfaction. Joining a company where your personal values, career goals, and work preferences are aligned can help ensure that you’re choosing an opportunity that supports your long-term professional happiness and success. On DNA*, your profile highlights who you are, what you know, and what you value to connect you to the right opportunities so you can not only find a job, but build a long-lasting and fulfilling career.
