Companies and their characteristics

There are also many things to consider regarding the companies to which you would like to apply. In the questionnaire below, mark how important the respective characteristics are to you (1 = unimportant, 4 = important).

Values 1 2 3 4

Geographical orientation (domestic, international) Focus of the business model (products, services) Stability of the company Organisational structure (flat hierarchy, etc.) Corporate culture and working atmosphere Career development opportunities Location of the company Compatibility of work and family life Job security Remuneration (salary, fringe benefits) Flexible working hours

Furthermore, you should consider to what extent the size of the company plays a role for you. The following questionnaire lists the most important characteristics of SMEs and large companies. Which fits to you better?

Values

Organisation

Large Companies

 Hierarchical, structured, formally defined, many levels

SMEs

 Strong dependence on the principal, flat, rather informal, few levels

Responsibility  Divided among several people  Divided among a few people

Specialisation  Strong specialisation, little scope for development  Little specialisation, more personal freedom

Classification  Overview of the individual department, your effect on the whole company is not very visible  Overview of the whole company, your contribution to success is visible

Decision-making channels  Tend to be long and slow  Tend to be short and direct