Careers that feature the value of Recognition
To express a value for Recognition, explore jobs with good prospects for advancement. Look for work that offers prestige and potential for leadership.
A position or workplace where Recognition is featured often has these qualities:
- Performance reviews are conducted on a regular basis.
- Employers seek employees’ input to improve their day-to-day operations and individual work plans.
- Top management has established an employee recognition process for daily work and outstanding accomplishments, and actively follows it.
- Career ladders are available for paths of promotion with increasing levels of responsibility.
- The organization offers incentives based on levels of sales, production, calls, or other measures of employee effectiveness or success.
- Mentorship relationships between junior and senior staff or others, are encouraged.
- Employees have the opportunity to decide how things should be done, and to supervise others’ work.
- In the position you seek, you would have - or be able to achieve - a higher standing or rank than others in the organization.
How to learn about the company’s values
For employer research or informational interviews, use these questions to learn how the employer views Recognition.
- What are you most proud of in your job? Or about working for this organization?
- Do you feel respected by your supervisor and co-workers?
- Please describe the organization’s approach to client relationships.
- Does the organization have a formal recognition program for employees?
- Does the organization offer incentives for employee initiative and accomplishment?
For job interviews, these questions will help clarify opportunities to express your value for Recognition.
- Is there advancement potential in this position? Could you describe the opportunities to gain leadership experience in this position?
- Would this position have an opportunity to participate in company-wide teams or projects?
- Could you describe the opportunities for training and professional development in this position?
- What are the goals for the first 6 months of this position?
Note: Remember that it’s generally only appropriate to ask about salary after you have a job offer or if the employer brings it up.