Vague descriptions like "working with documents" or "working with people" may indicate that you are looking at a one‑day company or a company using network marketing. Such ads do not specify details in order to attract as many people as possible.
A long list of requirements is also not always a good sign. It is possible that the employer needs a person‑an orchestra that will simultaneously perform the tasks of a programmer, an SMM specialist, a designer, an office manager and close other holes. This approach is unlikely to allow you to do the work efficiently. In addition, you will work for several people, and receive one salary. It is better to respond to vacancies where specific responsibilities for your specialty are prescribed.
To understand how much you can earn, evaluate the situation on the market. Study salary reviews or look for an HR specialist you know, who you can ask what income people in similar positions have. So you will get an average figure for the market. But your real salary will depend on how you prove yourself at the interview, so if you are confident in your skills, you can ask for 10-15% more at the start.
Be wary if the company promises high earnings for simple work. It is possible that they will offer something illegal. And even better — to disagree when the employer offers to specify in the contract a minimum salary and a high premium, the conditions for which are not clear. Bonuses can be cut off at any time.
By the way, salary is an important criterion when choosing an employer for 81% of Russians who participated in the survey of the ANCOR staffing group and the Russia — the Land of Opportunities platform. In addition to salaries, financial stability, guarantees of long-term employment, a pleasant atmosphere and an interesting job were called key factors.
Make sure that the company you are applying for really exists and it is doing well. To do this, you will need an INN. It can be found on the company's website or in its card on the job search platform. Enter the data in the tax service to view the registration date, address and other information. The information about the types of economic activity should indicate the one that the firm is actually engaged in. And it is also worth checking whether the employer is in the process of bankruptcy. It is not forbidden to get a job in such a company, but problems may arise with the payment of wages.
You can search the Internet for employee reviews. If they complain about non-payment of wages or excessive workload, it is worth at least discussing these points at the interview.
Working without registration involves great risks. You may be deprived of your salary, not allowed to go on vacation, or simply fired one day. It will be difficult to prove your case through the court, because there are no documents that confirm employment. In addition, when working officially, the company pays income tax and insurance premiums for you. And without registration, this does not happen, although you have income. If it comes to court proceedings, you may be required to repay The Tax Code of the Russian Federation Article 122. Non-payment or incomplete payment of tax amounts (fees, insurance premiums) the entire amount of unpaid tax and fine. Therefore, make sure that a contract is signed with you within three days after you go to work The requirement of labor legislation / Online inspection.rf .
The document must specify a probationary period. For regular employees, it should not TC RF Article 70. Employment test lasts more than three months, and for managers — six. Specify how your work will be evaluated at the end of this period and what results are expected. If the indicators are abstract, there is a chance that you will be fired for some unknown reason.
People who like their business feel Passion for Work and Well‑Being of Working Adults / ResearchGate feel happier and more satisfied with life. In addition, interest in tasks helps Why Interest Is Crucial To Your Success / Duke Today it is easier to cope with them — this will improve your results and reduce the risk of burnout. If you are constantly bored at work, this can lead to The damaging effects of ‘boreout’ at work / BBC to stress, anxiety, insomnia and other unpleasant consequences. Of course, there are monotonous and tedious tasks at any job. But if possible, it is better to choose projects that arouse curiosity.
Heavy workload does not lead to increased efficiency. On the contrary, concentration on the task is greatly worsened after 6 hours of work a day and 40 hours a week. And constant processing threatens health problems. For example, people who work Long working hours and risk of coronary heart disease and stroke: a systematic review and meta‑analysis of published and unpublished data for 603 838 individuals / The Lancet more than 55 hours a week, more often face strokes.
By law, the duration of the working week is 40 hours TC RF Article 91. The concept of working time. Normal working hours . But even if the company warned about the processing, they should not TC RF Article 99. Overtime work exceed 4 hours for two consecutive days and 120 hours per year. Ask at the interview what the company's schedule is and what a typical working day looks like. Phrases like "we have many diverse tasks, and it will definitely not be boring", "our team is a family where everyone helps each other", "we expect that the employee will always be in touch" may say that the company does not value personal boundaries and people's needs. By the way, if you have an appointment in the evening, pay attention to the employees: if the office is full of people at 20:00, you will probably have to stay late.
Find out at the interview what potential for career growth there is in the company. If promotion is problematic, ask if it is possible to develop horizontally. It is good if the company invests in employee training. For example, it pays for participation in conferences and trainings or provides an English teacher. This will allow us to improve the quality of work right now. And if in a few years you want to change the company, there will be achievements that can be indicated in the resume.
