“If the shoe fits, wear it” is an appropriate analogy for deciding a career. If feet are crammed into shoes, wearers are uncomfortable. They are likely to kick off their shoes as soon as possible. The same thing can happen at new jobs where company cultures impact the comfort or satisfaction of employees.
So before applying for jobs, experts suggest considering the three main types of job atmospheres: corporate, independent and freelance. Each have their pros and cons and all attributes must be considered before applying for a job.
The corporate culture is defined by the chief executive officer and is filtered down through the chain of commands. In other words, no two corporate cultures are alike.
A corporate culture reflects the atmosphere, beliefs and values of a company and companies expect employees to adapt. In a corporate setting, employees are unified in the way they dress, act, present themselves, and work.
Corporate culture can be both positive and negative, according to Eddie Cathey, creative design specialist at AutoZone Store Support Center. “I enjoy the structure,” he said.
In other words, if structure is comfortable, then a corporate setting might be fitting.
Cathey also enjoys the stability of a corporate setting. “It is less likely for a corporate company to lay off a mass number of people without notice,” he said.
So before applying for jobs, experts suggest considering the three main types of job atmospheres: corporate, independent and freelance. Each have their pros and cons and all attributes must be considered before applying for a job.
The corporate culture is defined by the chief executive officer and is filtered down through the chain of commands. In other words, no two corporate cultures are alike.
A corporate culture reflects the atmosphere, beliefs and values of a company and companies expect employees to adapt. In a corporate setting, employees are unified in the way they dress, act, present themselves, and work.
Corporate culture can be both positive and negative, according to Eddie Cathey, creative design specialist at AutoZone Store Support Center. “I enjoy the structure,” he said.
In other words, if structure is comfortable, then a corporate setting might be fitting.
Cathey also enjoys the stability of a corporate setting. “It is less likely for a corporate company to lay off a mass number of people without notice,” he said.
In juxtaposition, independent firms are less structured, and the cultures of independent firms are usually more autonomous.
“The corporate atmosphere can be too structured, limited and political,” said Mary Lynn Gratzer, senior vice president of Archer>Malmo.
Gratzer worked in the corporate setting of Saatchi and Saatchi before she found a job at Archer>Malmo. Gratzer said at Archer>Malmo she is in control of her own destiny and is allowed to take more risks.
Working at Archer>Malmo is also fun because of the firm’s distinctive culture.
In fact, Archer>Malmo is on a best-places-to-work for list because it promotes work-life balance through spontaneous events and a fun culture.
For instance, Archer>Malmo is pet friendly. Some other perks the company offers include a beer cart, ice cream truck, fun competitions, supportive family policy and a culture team. She also explained that the open-door management policy helps define culture. Often, the CEO will walk around and speak to employees and employees are welcome to talk to upper management.
Although Gratzer loves working for Archer>Malmo, she did mention some cons; including, higher stress, low job security and competitive atmosphere between co-workers.In juxtaposition, independent firms are less structured, and the cultures of independent firms are usually more autonomous.
“The corporate atmosphere can be too structured, limited and political,” said Mary Lynn Gratzer, senior vice president of Archer>Malmo.
Gratzer worked in the corporate setting of Saatchi and Saatchi before she found a job at Archer>Malmo. Gratzer said at Archer>Malmo she is in control of her own destiny and is allowed to take more risks.
Working at Archer>Malmo is also fun because of the firm’s distinctive culture.
In fact, Archer>Malmo is on a best-places-to-work for list because it promotes work-life balance through spontaneous events and a fun culture.
For instance, Archer>Malmo is pet friendly. Some other perks the company offers include a beer cart, ice cream truck, fun competitions, supportive family policy and a culture team. She also explained that the open-door management policy helps define culture. Often, the CEO will walk around and speak to employees and employees are welcome to talk to upper management.
Although Gratzer loves working for Archer>Malmo, she did mention some cons; including, higher stress, low job security and competitive atmosphere between co-workers.In juxtaposition, independent firms are less structured, and the cultures of independent firms are usually more autonomous.
Finally, entrepreneurship or freelance work offers its own set of benefits and challenges.
“Freelancing can be risky but beneficial,” said Matt Rucker, a freelance graphic artist. “At times, business can be very good and a lot of money can be made, but at other times the struggle is real.”
Rucker explained he likes being a freelancer because it allows him to be independent, creative and open to different things.
He works on projects from comic books to marketing for companies.
“I like the variety of projects I get to do, and it is even better because I get to choose them before bidding for the job,” he said.
“Freelancing can be risky but beneficial,” said Matt Rucker, a freelance graphic artist. “At times, business can be very good and a lot of money can be made, but at other times the struggle is real.”
Rucker explained he likes being a freelancer because it allows him to be independent, creative and open to different things.
He works on projects from comic books to marketing for companies.
“I like the variety of projects I get to do, and it is even better because I get to choose them before bidding for the job,” he said.