Some people find comfort in daily routines that rarely change; others in daily challenges that are rarely the same. Some thrive in environments where structure and process have already been defined; others in environments where none exists. None of these things are necessarily good or bad...just different.
Put our particular set of employees together — each with his/her own unique way of working — and you have what is known as “company culture.” Over time, we’ve learned to accept the fact that our company culture is unsettling for some, invigorating for others. It's the number one reason why people leave ASTECH, and it's the number one reason why people stay at ASTECH. So in an effort to help you make a long-term career decision, let us try to explain the subtleties of ASTECH InterMedia’s unique culture.
| Who we are: | You are more likely to fit into our culture if: | You are less likely to fit into our culture if: |
| We're a small company on a steep growth curve. | You understand that we tend to invest in initiatives that drive profit and you're excited by the personal growth opportunities that inevitably result. | The perks associated with big expense accounts (e.g., first class travel, large offices, leather furniture, etc.) are an important part of what you're looking for. |
| We more often have too much to do than not enough. | You're looking for complex and varied responsibilities where performing well means setting priorities appropriately and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously. | You're looking for routine responsibilities where performing well means completing the day's work on time and without mistakes. |
| We're in a business where we get paid to know more. | You proactively seek knowledge and excel in an advisory role. | You're intimidated by the pressure of having to perform at consistently high levels. |
| We're an informal company. | You're self-initiated and self-motivated, willing and able to develop your own processes and suggest company procedures where appropriate. | You view processes and procedures as essential to the fair and efficient operation of a business. The absence of such structure causes feelings of unease. |
| The nature of our work is driven by the needs of our clients and the opportunities of our prospects. | You’re up to the challenge of managing the expectations of others and recognize there are usually many ways to achieve success. | You’re easily frustrated by having your priorities influenced to such a large degree by outside forces and view change as disruptive to your own plans and goals. |
