Good companies show career progression to prospective employees

Chinmayi VS, Head- Human Resources, Maxim Integrated shares tips on selecting the ‘right’ organisation for a successful career

To ensure success in one’s career, it is very critical to select an employer who reflects and supports your values and career objectives. So, what’s the mantra to identify a good organisation?
“A good organisation showcases a clear company vision, technology/business roadmap, career progression through real-time data points and their culture to prospective employees. Culture is normally the differentiator. It is easy to copy technology, but not an organisation’s culture and employee testimonials would add value,” explained Chinmayi VS, Head- Human Resources, Maxim Integrated during a ‘High-Tea’ session, a dedicated chat platform on TimesJobs.com for candidates to ask career related queries to experts.
Advising fresh graduates on selecting the ‘right’ employer, Chinmayi said that it is important to join a company that nourishes fresh talent through specialised training programs and provides freshers a good transition into the corporate world. As for a fresher their first employer plays a big role in moulding them into a thorough professional. “Look for an employer who gives you a visibility into your career progression options starting with your year as a freshman.”
What should be the focus money or career growth? According to Chinmayi, both are important. Salary is a hygiene factor, if you feel there is a big gap in your salary that should be addressed first, without compromising on your career path. If you pursue excellence and competence, salary growth would most certainly follow.
Another question which was asked during the High-Tea session was is it better to work with big organisations or small organisation. Chinmayi says that big organisations normally offer very good exposure on systems, processes and learning resources. Whereas, small organisations offer roles with more ownership and normally includes a wider scope within the role. Irrespective of size, a job seeker needs to look at the company’s vision and financial stability while seeking employment.
In her view, if one is offered a full-time job in the organisation where the candidate is interning, they need to specifically clarify the role being offered and if it meets their requirement on salary and career growth.
All in all, you should work for an organisation that offers you a good role with learning and career progression opportunities, along with a good working culture.