Researching the company
Being part of a good company can be exciting and fulfilling in so many ways. I love companies that will stand behind their employees and provide the resources they need to be better. Understanding the business model and its stability for the next decade will ensure you are not stressed about losing your job.
Business model
A company should make money (understanding how can be complex and not entirely transparent), but it is key to identifying the strength of the company. Take, for example, social media sites, where the business model is to use content created by subscribers to bring in and keep subscribers on the site to sell advertising. This business model is designed to sell advertising, and it’s the advertisers, not the visitors, who are the customers.
Profitability for the next decade
When you look at the business model, is it sustainable? What happens if the economy changes? Could a new product destroy sales?
These are all relevant...
