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by Bonnie Johnson, Marketing Associate
NOT VICE PRESIDENT, nor Most
Valuable Player, we’re talking about an
alternative VP that you need to consider:
EVP, or Employee Value Proposition.
Evaluating EVP is an important step
in your job search, offer acceptance, and
satisfaction as an employee. It’s doubtful
a company will clearly state, “This is our
employee value proposition...” Essentially,
in return for your work performance, an
organization’s value proposition answers
the following questions:
• What will the employer offer you?
• Why would you want to work for
their organization?
A DIFFERENT KIND OF
• What unique programs does the
employer provide?
• How do you feel about the
business’ brand?
Why do organizations care about
EVP? Employers want happy employees.
A strong value proposition helps a
business attract talented employees. An
EVP that is effectively implemented
increases employees’ job fulfillment and
encourages employees to stay.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Check out an employer’s job
advertisement, or career website and you
sGrowing, International Corporation
sTeam Oriented Environment
sOpportunities For Advancement
sCompetitive Salaries
sVacation & Personal Time
sProfit Sharing
sBenefits Include Medical, Dental & Vision
sAsk Us About Student Opportunities
TILLAGE SEEDING APPLICATION
5 Ag & Food CAreer guide
may notice basic benefits including
insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
However, most job seekers simply expect
these to be included in a minimum com-
pensation package. Past the expected
responsibilities, location, salary, benefits
and education/experience requirements,
candidates tell us that a company’s value
proposition is very important to them.
They want a company to “Tell me why I’d
want to work here!”
An organization’s EVP goes beyond
the minimums to describe what that
employer offers if you choose
employment at their organization. >>>