Many are exploited without realizing it because they focus solely on getting a decent paycheck to pay their dues.
Understanding how companies work can best be seen in how junior employees are treated. This can guide other aspirants who wish to join the same workplace. Thanks to a new survey conducted by ResumeIO which took into consideration 22,095 junior employee satisfaction reviews, we’ve got more insights on 54 leading companies.
While many ambitious employees are given a clear-cut vision of what their next job will be like and how the company works, the reality can be very different from that portrayed. We’re not saying all are bad but some are certainly not as good as others.
Many junior workers must learn the hard way related to how industries work by a simple ‘pay your dues’ culture. This means doing your share of tasks while you figure out your dedication. Sadly, many are getting exploited on such a huge level. Some manage to excel as they’re built for it while others succumb to the pressure and face burnout and bitterness.
Moving on to the report’s key findings, we’ve got plenty to say. Salesforce scored 4.6 out of 5 while Google came in second with 4.53 and Microsoft third with 4.52. They’re undoubtedly the top three places that people would like to work when they’re new in the industry and the satisfaction reviews are proof of just that. Juniors rated Tesla scored 0.77 points higher than more senior employees.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about tech giant Amazon. It had the lowest average rating for junior employees which is 4.05. Meanwhile, levels in America fell 6% between the years 2020 and 2023 while there was a 0.8% rise this year.
Tech firms led the race for the greatest level of junior employee satisfaction. We saw Salesforce has the best reviews with an average of 4.65 across all junior positions on Glassdoor.
Meanwhile, companies involved in the retail and fast food industry were among the top ones to dominate for all the wrong reasons. Yes, people felt this might be the worst sector to be in when you’re starting off your career with very little experience.
Amongst the lowest rated firms included Whole Foods, Walmart, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and even Burger King. Still, the worst one based on the study is IT company DXC. it had an average score of 3.28.
Among the tech companies with the best reviews, aspiring individuals often dream of working for leading firms like Google and Apple. This is as per findings seen on a recent survey by Axios and Generation Lab where college students took part.
Six out of 10 most desirable locations to work are big tech organizations. Out of them all, it’s Google had the best reviews for junior employee satisfaction, followed by Microsoft as discussed at the start.
The reason why Google is hailed by juniors is how much it offers in return for being a part of its workforce. From a wide array of development opportunities to great areas to excel in terms of mentorship, the list of benefits is huge.
Other than that, it maintains a massively diverse workforce. As a young working professional, what more can one ask for that’s why Gen Z cannot get enough of the company.
Meanwhile, when you compare that with senior experience, it’s Tesla that shaped up to be the best for younger workers with a lack of experience. Some went as far as to score it 4.39 stars while seniors gave it just 3.61
To conclude, the consensus that junior employees don’t like to do a lot of work does not always stand true. Instead, they’re given work that’s not only less enjoyable but more in quantity when compared to the pay scale offered at the start. This results in lower job satisfaction.
Take a look at below infographic for more insights:
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by Dr. Hura Anwar via Digital Information World
