It was my own goals and dreams that kept me going back to work daily at ADF International, not anything that the company itself self had to offer. While it does indeed offer the best medical benefits in the area, it doesn't offer much else. The wages are not competitive in the industry oh, and the upper management does not know what it is doing. For being an old company, they make a lot of rookie mistakes. I know they're based out of Terrebonne Canada, and I know that Terrebonne conducts itself in a much different way, but my experience at ADF International Montana leaves a very bad taste in my mouth. The foreman are great people, and very knowledgeable personnel. The workforce is a great group of people willing to put in the overtime and stay motivated. The company itself is poorly managed and the turn over there is ridiculous. They've already hired through the pool available to them in Great Falls Montana and they've had to start pulling from outside of Montana. They've begun to hire from all over the country as well as Canada. That's how I come to find myself in Montana, originally from Erie, PA, I came based on a phone interview and their offer for relocation fee. It is only a year later, and after a severe injury to myself, and their very stringent attendance policy, combined with a very non-understanding upper management, I find myself unemployed. Approach this company cautiously. As long as you're a yes man you'll survive just fine. But it doesn't take long for you to see the mistakes that they're making, mistakes that they stand on as practice.

You don't fit in to what you only applied for a job you should be judge by you experience for the job can you do it or not and not buy anything else personal so be happy that door didn't open for you something that is for you just move forward and don't worry about it and stop letting people twist you are mine Know Who You Are get a good laugh keep looking for work you find it

I had interviewed for a position where it started with the HR manager over the phone, then the technical manager I would report to, then director on the phone, followed by an in person interview with the technical director and senior technician.

Everything seemed to go very very well, I didn’t hear from them for a while then they told me they decided to go with another candidate. I was a little crushed but chalked it up. A month and a half later, the HR manager reached out to me saying they have good news. Apparently their first choice had medical issues and wasn’t able to sustain the job, so they turned to me, their second choice. They made me an offer and I negotiated, we came up with a number we both agree on. I filled out the forms they needed me to, My start date is Monday, September 9.

I do have good vibes about the company, they got very good reviews on glassdoor but I can’t help to feel a bit guarded about the fact that I was there a second choice but more so what happened to the first guy? I guess there’s no real way for me to tell what truly happened, if it wasn’t a medical issue.

Should I be concerned?

Oh....How nice it would be to work for a company and have another company offer you a position to work for them, at a better pay, more benefits and welcome arms to join their team. At least I can dream! I never went in the direction that were the "Hot" fields. Maybe I should have. Back in the day it was IT, then health careers, now the trades seem to be the latest thing. I've always liked to be in the creative field. My specialty is kitchen design. I opened up a cabinet shop for 6 years and I loved every minute of it. I had to close it two years ago due to lack of sales. Since then, I worked for two family owned businesses and was let go from both of those positions due to lack of traffic through the door, plus, I was the "Lowest Man on the Totem Pole". This has put quite a bit of stress on my family. I've had life long depression to add to the mix. I've been unemployed for over two months. It seems like this is where the desperation sets in. People will take a job weather they want it or not and weather it's a good fit for them. From being unhappy since you're unemployed to being grateful to have a job, but still unhappy by taking a job most people don't want or one that was a position with a revolving door. This is why I call it My Job Cycle Hell....I'll keep you posted

What is it about your company that you feel makes it different from other companies?

So I went through an interview at a hospital (Memorial Hospital) Belleville location for PCT and then went on with a job shadowing part after going through the procedure I received a call from the head nurse nurse Diane Kizar stating that I did not fit in.... it hurt my feelings then she told me she would do another job shadowing and told me to come back the following Sunday but she emailed me and said to do not even come and that HR would get back with me.... I tried emailing back but for some reason it said I was blocked .... they truly made me feel bad because I had in answered questions to why I didn’t fit in when I meet all requirements and the experience of PCT.....

Some of the personnel and employees were cruel

I’ve recently started a new job. I work 8 hour shift everyday. I’m not allowed a break and I’m constantly degraded at work. I want to quit but I also feel bad for leaving them understaffed. What would y’all do in this situation?

Important Things To Look For In a Company

For many of us, a good amount of our time is spent with our employer. That makes it vital that when we are job-searching, we know and are aligned with the values and vision of the company we will be working for since it will have a large part in shaping our own life. If we find a good match, we can count on having a happy, fulfilling and productive life, and if its a mismatch, the opposite can be expected.

Finding a great position goes way beyond the job description. From company culture to opportunities for growth, there are several things you should keep in mind when deciding between potential employers.

Top Things To Look For In A Company

1) Do the company’s values align with yours? One of the most important things to consider when researching potential employers is how their values align with yours. This is because working for a company is about a lot more than just the hours you put in each day. It’s about knowing that the company values some of the same things you do (like honesty, integrity and hard work) and understanding how those values match up with your own. Whether it’s finding a company with a model you admire or one that takes environmental action seriously and donates money to prevent global warming, you should feel that you and your potential employer stand for the same things and that you can build a lasting relationship.

2) Does the company culture fit your personality? Many employers list cultural fit as the most important thing they look for when interviewing candidates, and you should put this at the top of your list too. For example, if you’re more comfortable in a relaxed environment than a conservative one, then a company with a corporate culture might not be a great fit for you. Before you sign that offer letter, take the time to assess how you’d fit in at the company and how the company culture would fit you.

3) Are these the people you’d love to work with? Whether it’s an internship or a full-time job, you’re going to be spending a lot of time with your new co-workers so it’s important to make sure that they’re people you’d like to work with. This goes hand-in-hand with cultural fit and it’s something you should be aware of when considering a new opportunity. The average American spends around one-third of each weekday at work, so having co-workers you get along with is a key part of being happy at your job.

4) Will you be offered opportunities to learn? A job that provides you opportunities to learn will keep you motivated and fulfilled, not to mention up to date in your work skills. Learning is also vital to the development of your career.

5) Will your managers make you feel appreciated? Feeling appreciated is an important part of any life experience, but it’s especially important in your working life. While this doesn’t necessarily mean that there should be company-sponsored happy hours or free weekly lunches, it does mean that your employer should make you feel valued by offering positive feedback and supporting your efforts to learn and improve. A good manager can help you develop your skills and work with you to advance in your career, perhaps towards becoming a manager yourself, if that is within your aspirations.

6) Does the organization provide room for growth? In addition to offering you opportunities to learn about the industry, a great company should also offer opportunities for advancement within the company. A company that you can grow with is one that can offer you a career. In the case of internships and entry-level jobs, the opportunity for a promotion (or a full-time job) is a great incentive to learn as much as possible and prove your commitment to the team.

7) Does the company offer security and stability? One of the most important things a company can offer its employees is a secure and stable environment. This doesn’t just mean a regular paycheck (although that’s part of it), but also a proven history of steady success and a sense of job security. Although it’s unrealistic to expect smooth sailing all the time, a solid track record is a great indication that the company can provide you with the type of environment you need to succeed, a good foundation upon which to build your career.

8) Will your role teach you transferrable skills? In addition to offering training for your current role, a great company will set you up for future success by teaching you transferrable skills that you can use in your next position. When applying for a job, ask yourself what you can learn from the role and don’t be afraid to discuss training opportunities and skill building during your interview.

9) Does the company set you up for success? Although a lot of your professional success will depend on you, there are several things an employer can do to set you for a great outcome. This includes everything from in-depth training to goal setting and regular feedback, factors that are especially important as you build your career.

10) Will you be positively challenged? One of the traits of a great company, is the opportunity that it's employees would have to grow and be challenged to learn. In fact, getting out of your work zone is one of the best ways to learn new skills and to find out who you are as a professional. Look for companies that make you feel enthusiastic about taking on new challenges and offer the support you need to turn those challenges into successes.

Whether you’re embarking on your first job search or are well along in your career, finding a company that will provide you with great opportunities requires some time and effort. If you put in the necessary time to research your prospective employer, you’ll be sure to find the right fit and to give yourself the best chance of success.

My prospective on what is commonly coined "Work Ethics",but also known as a "Code of Conduct", which bleeds into a relative subject known as "Time Management" but always gets listed separately.

Someone started a conversation on "Work Ethics", and was asking is it good to always stop their work to help another, and if not would they be considered to have bad work ethics. So here's my take as stated in the following:

Team work or being a Team Player does not mean discontinuing your work load to help complete another's unless one task has a higher priority. In this case, it is deemed and authorized by management not an equal titled employee who will not take the responsibility as to why your work was not completed.

The bigger pictures which involves this thinking; will those employees play a role in increasing the value of my performance when it comes to my reviews. I think not!

There are many layers that compose work ethics, and everyone doing their equal share is definitely the main component. This does include lending a hand when time is available, but not delaying your work task to keep another's time.

If there are certain others within a department that constantly expect other(s) to help them complete their work load then there is a definite departmental issue. If those said employees are having a hard time keeping up then it becomes a performance issue.

This employee as much as they may not want to may need to discuss and bring this up to the supervisor or upper management so the problem doesn't continue to escalate; which eventually will throw the performance of the whole department out of sync.

What is doesn't constitute is placing addition work responsibilities by burdening and weighing down others. Management might need to reconsidered the structure of the department. Dividing duties differently or even consider hiring an additional employee to cover what can't be done by one person may need to happen.

Worse case scenario would be to reconsider the abilities of the person who the position is assigned too or their inability to effectively time manage. The most humble, professional and humane way to handle this issue, and not make enemies of your co-workers would be to suggest to the right person that possibly this person needs coaching in this area. This also would show initiative on your part to help the department as a whole.