Jobhop Jobhop's blog : 5 Reasons Candidates Should Check Glassdoor Before Job Hopping

If there's any website that gives you a behind the scenes access to your most coveted company, it's Glassdoor.

From company reviews to a breakdown on salary and everything in between, Glassdoor provides a community and platform that specialises in the inside scoop.

Current and former employees post tips and insider knowledge of their own experiences - exactly the kind insight you need when considering a career move.

Still, it's easy to feel daunted by Glassdoor, thanks to its many features but it won't take you long to follow the signposts and navigate it well. Glassdoor offers multiple ways to boost your chances as a potential applicant and (hopefully) land your spot as a future employee...

5 Reasons Candidates Should Check Glassdoor Before Job Hopping from Jobhop

1. Hunt for jobs

You can use the job search function in Glassdoor just like any other job board site simply by browsing job title, industry, location, and keywords. Because they work with a number of job listing partners as well as directly with employers, you will see jobs relevant to you all in one spot.

2. Salary information & benefits

A huge bonus and often most useful feature of Glassdoor is their display of related salaries. Whether you're curious of the salary of a job or you're just interested in the pay of those in a particular career field, having access to this can be very helpful. Just keep in mind that the salaries listed are dependent upon years of experience, the area, and other demographics. It's best not to completely assume the listed salary is exactly what will be offered for a position, but more so to use it as a guide and reference as they are averages of reported salaries by users.

3. Company research

In my opinion, the company reviews are Glassdoor's most valuable feature. This is where past and present employees can really dish the dirt, providing honest insight on the company that you won't find on their LinkedIn page. People share both pros and cons, which proves invaluable. Just remember to take everything you read with a pinch of salt - a former employee who was fired for being lazy could just be bitter. But if the majority of the reviews are negative, that should put up a red flag.

While you're at it, don't forget to check out how employees rate the company and the CEO - both could say a lot about the environment there.

Think of this tool as the next step of your research after you've looked at the company website. Such raw perspectives provide a better glimpse of what working there could be like - and gives you an idea if it's the right fit for you.

4. Interview reviews

Interview reviews bring a whole new level to your interview preparation - and while that sounds exhausting, it can actually be a good thing. With behind the scenes details of the interview process, including how the candidate got an interview, their rating of how difficult it was, how many interviews they had to meet with, and the outcome, you won't need to sweat the unknown. You can not only view interview questions candidates have been asked, but also their answers to them!

With this crystal ball, you're able to walk into any interview confident and prepared. After benefiting from their knowledge, don't forget to pay it forward - review your own experience!

5. Reviews of position

Having access to reviews from others that have been where you want to be is always a plus. It can sometimes give you a warning of what others have experienced and their knowledge, whether good/bad and its usefulness. Just remember to not let reviews sway your decisions of following through with the application and interview process of a company. Reviews are either going to be really good or really bad. Always make your own decisions and have your own opinions, but it can still be useful to see what you could be getting yourself into.