Pros
I work in BrandVerity’s London office in England. For my first assignment I was flown out to Seattle, USA to to familiarise myself with my new colleagues, the culture and the company’s vision. In between training an overnight corporate retreat was scheduled to celebrate a significant revenue milestone. During my 2 week stay, we also celebrated employee anniversaries and birthdays as a company, whilst also following company tradition of sharing toast when new business was closed over a certain threshold. Shortly before my arrival BrandVerity had moved to a new office overlooking Elliot Bay. This made for a fantastic working environment and an opportunity to establish ourselves in the heart of a major US city. In London, BrandVerity make a concerted effort to replicate the right work/life balance, which is reflected in their unlimited holiday policy and encouragement to find time to exercise. Although our office is adapting to the challenges associated with international expansion there is a strong family feeling replicating the headquarters that you would associate with a passionate and prospering start-up. I would strongly recommend considering a position with BrandVerity and am confident of a long and successful career here.
Cons
If you unwilling to accommodate calls at times that fit with the USA's west coast or be responsive to tasks outside of your remit then this may not be the job for you! As the company progresses and expands internationally we will need to find the right balance between proven processes and new, scalable ideas to fit local needs.