2. They’re not aware of specific growth opportunities for employees#
Some employers are simply uninterested in investing any time or resources in anything that doesn’t directly profit them. This isn’t necessarily a dealbreaker, but for someone who is eager to learn and grow, it can be dismaying to hear that there aren’t clear paths to promotion or continuing education.
Without a sense of progress, you may start to feel the effects of burnout as your career comes to a grinding halt. Unfortunately, for many employees in this situation, their best bet is to quit and look for a new job elsewhere.
However, there are also many employers who genuinely want their employees to learn, succeed, and reach their highest potential. Software and web developers are in high demand, and plenty of companies offer opportunities to attend conferences, networking events, workshops, and much more. It’s worth finding a company that is interested in your future goals and wants to help you reach them.
Ask:
- “What career development opportunities are available for employees?”
- “What do you do to ensure that your employees have room to grow in their role?”
- “Do you offer a professional development stipend?”
Green flag#
Your interviewer asks about your goals for the future or freely offers up information about how employees can take advantage of career development opportunities at the company.