Before You Apply: 5 Checks to Vet a Company

Hi friend,

Applying for jobs without research is like showing up to a blind date without Googling the person first—you might get lucky, but chances are, you’ll waste your time.

Before you hit “Apply,” here are 5 checks to make sure a company is worth your time:

✅ 1. Check Financial Stability

Before applying, make sure the company is on solid ground. If it’s a startup, look up funding rounds on Crunchbase or news articles to confirm they have runway. For public companies, review their quarterly reports or earnings calls. A financially stable company is less likely to surprise you with layoffs six months after you join.

✅ 2. Read Glassdoor & Blind Reviews

Employee reviews tell a story—if you know how to read them. Don’t get hung up on one angry review, but look for patterns. Multiple mentions of “toxic culture” or “high turnover” are serious red flags. On the flip side, consistent praise for flexibility or work-life balance is a good sign the company walks the talk on remote work.

✅ 3. Research Leadership

Who’s leading the company matters more than you think. Spend a few minutes looking up the founders and executives on LinkedIn. Do they have a track record of managing distributed teams? Have they built companies before? Leaders who understand remote work are more likely to create a healthy environment for it.

✅ 4. Look for Remote Infrastructure

Not all “remote jobs” are truly remote-first. Check their careers page or job descriptions for evidence of remote processes—async workflows, tools like Slack, Notion, or GitHub. If you see language like “remote-friendly” but no mention of how they support remote employees, be cautious. The difference between remote-first and remote-allowed can define your work experience.

✅ 5. Check Job Posting Consistency

Finally, pay attention to the posting itself. If a role has been open for six months or keeps showing up every quarter, it could mean unrealistic expectations or a revolving door of employees. That’s a warning sign of poor planning or a problematic team environment—either way, not something you want to discover after onboarding.

Why This Matters:

Your time is precious—don’t waste it applying to companies that aren’t worth joining.
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📚 What I’m Reading

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff.
I just started this book, but one idea already hit home: we’re often our harshest critics.

Job searching can feel personal:

• “Why am I not getting interviews?”

• “Maybe I’m not good enough.”

The truth? The market is tough right now. It’s not always about you. Practicing self-compassion means giving yourself grace when things don’t move as fast as you hoped. Progress isn’t just offers—it’s showing up and trying again.

🎧 What I’m Listening To

The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
This book reminded me that confidence isn’t about winning arguments—it’s about clarity and empathy.

Remote work makes this even more critical:

• You can’t always read body language on Zoom

• Misunderstandings happen faster in Slack

• Tone matters when async is your default

Learning to communicate clearly—and listen deeply—will make you a stronger teammate, a better interviewee, and someone people want to work with.

Keep going. You’re doing better than you think.

Stay steady,
Morgan
Creator of RemoteFront
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