Susie Pollasky is Talent Ambassador of Digital Telepathy , a UX design company that is passionate about crafting meaningful experiences and products [like Hello Bar (acquired by Crazy Egg), Impress, and Filament] and fostering great company culture.
As a designer, you might start looking for a new job when you feel you have hit a wall with your current employer or when greater opportunities are present at other companies. When you’re honest with who you are and what you want in a job, you will be able to determine whether the position meets your criteria. Planning for job requirements, salary and perhaps location before applying is obvious, but many people forget to set criteria for one major thing: corporate culture. Corporate culture shapes every aspect of an organization, from operations and business policies to “extra-curricular” activities and day-to-day staff interactions.
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