Everything You Need to Know About Job Stressors - CareerEnlightenment.com

Lack of FeedbackIf a company has a reputation for bad communication, chances are they don’t provide good feedback or they provide it too infrequently. You want feedback to improve your performance and exceed expectations.You can’t address issues if your bosses are silently resenting you. You can’t solve problems you’re unaware of. Employees who feel out of the loop are stressed.During your search, you can look for how they provide feedback by following up on your application. If they don’t give you much input or discuss your application, they may not provide good feedback to their staff.Industry ConcernsYou need to research the industry you’re entering. Look for data on income potential, career advancement options, benefits, and other important employment aspects that will affect your choice.For example, the healthcare IT industry is booming. The 2016 Health IT Job Perk Report from  HIT  found that 89 percent of respondents would recommend the field to a younger person.Th is is despite the high stress that is prevalent in the industry. The 2016 HIT stress survey found more than half of respondents (55 percent) are at least frequently or constantly stressed, with 45 percent citing stress as chronic, and very few reporting a low level of stress.So the question of job stressors comes down to what you are willing to tolerate. Perform research on your industry and decide whether or not your passion will outweigh the amount of stress that comes with the responsibilitiesDo your research, know your value, and be aware of these red flags. You don’t want to waste time and experience an enormous amount of stress over a job or company that you don’t mesh well with.What job stressors are you considering during your job hunt?