Better than money The Top 10 things we look for in a new job

Better than money The Top 10 things we look for in a new jobBetter than money The Top 10 things we look for in a new jobWhen it comes to finding the perfect job, new research suggests its not all about the money.Whether youre just kick-starting your career or youre hoping to move on up the career ladder, making sure you have passion for your new role is vital, and weighing up your potential employers company culture is essential in figuring out if youd be a good fit for the role.The average Brit will spend around 81,000 hours, or the equivalent of a full nine years of their lives at work, so its important to be commuting to a workplace that ticks all the boxes.Factors such as passion, location, opportunities for development and work-life balance are mora important than cold hard cash according to research byLondonOffices.com.Chris Meredith, CEO of LondonOffices.com commentedEach of the points weve identified will rank differently for each individual. Job title has never been somethin g which has driven me personally as title wont often reflect the exact nature of your role and day-to-day responsibilities, but it can be used as a good indicator of your experience, particularly when applying for new roles.Its also vital to take a look around your workplace before signing on the dotted line. Full time workers will spend nearly 25% of their time in the office each week so its important to make sure youre in an environment that you love and can produce your best work in.In no particular order, here areLondonOffices.coms top ten most important things to look for in a new job to ensure happiness and fulfillment in your professional life1) PassionBeing passionate about your job will help you feel fulfilled and make it easier to get up and go to work each and every day. Make sure that your role is meaningful to you and that the company inspires you to do your very best. This will come naturally if you identify with the companys mission statement and the work they do day in, day out.2) LocationCommuting can add many hours and lots of stress to the workday, which is something a lot of people cant bear the thought of. Yet for some workplaces, a hefty commute is unavoidable, so its definitely one of the most important things to check and consider when scouring for a new role.3) WorkplaceIf you can, take a look around the companys workplace to see if its a good fit for you. Is it a pleasant, well-lit, comfortable place to work? Do you get good vibes from having a walk around? Go with your gut instinct after all, this is the place youll be spending a large portion of your time4) Work-life balanceMaintaining work-life balance is not only important for your personal health, wellbeing, and relationships but it can also improve the efficiency of your work performance. In todays fast-paced, ever-changing business world, the ability to achieve work-life balance is increasingly difficult, so it is more important than ever for people to find a job that respects and encourages the balance.5) Job titleTaking salaries out of the equation, most people arent happy to take a lower level job than what theyve had previously, and job title for some is everything. Whether you crave the status manager or supervisor titles carry, or if youre simply climbing your way up the career ladder, your official job title is certainly something to take into account.6) Company cultureThis can be hard to figure out before you actually start working somewhere, but there are a few questions you should be asking yourself to help decide whether the companys culture is a good fit for you. Would you prefer working in a small or a large company? Is the working environment relaxed or formal? Does the management team inspire you? Whats the dress code like? Are the people welcoming and friendly?7) OpportunitiesLook for a company that invests in the growth of its people and provides opportunities to develop skills which will help you progress to a more senior role, to start your own company, or whatever your long-time goal might be. Make sure youre clear on what the company can offer in terms of professional development if you know that youd eventually like to progress.8) RecognitionWhether you have your eye on a hefty bonus or youre simply content in receiving verbal appraise, its nice for our hard work to be recognized and rewarded. For this reason, weighing up a companys appraisal format is essential.9) ColleaguesFull-time workers will spend a big chunk of their waking lives at work, so its vital to ensure that the people youre working with are the right fit for you. Having a good support network at work will help to motivate you each day, and as human beings are naturally social creatures, work friendships and positive interactions will increase happiness and productivity both inside and outside the office.10) SalaryUnless you have a private income or somebody else finances your lifestyle, the salary from your job will pay for your home, food, and everything else. As such, its vital to ensure that your job salary meets the nadir expectations for your job role and title, caters to your basic needs, and can sustain your lifestyle.This post was originally published on Your Coffee Break.Your Coffee Break is an online lifestyle magazine for the professional woman, delivering content onthe latest in fashion, beauty, career management, celebrity news, lifestyle, and travel.