????MPW內部網絡是一個邀請最有影響力的商界女性及時解答職業與領導力問題的在線社區。本周，我們的問題是：千禧一代在進入職場之前應該聽從的建議是什么？以下是美國星網公司CEO麗莎?多諾霍的回答。

????經常有人詢問我的職業路徑，讓我談談那些幫助我晉升至目前職位的關鍵時刻或行動。在如今的商界，為了尋求職業發展、新的職務或更豐厚的薪酬，每隔幾年換一家公司被認為是一種再正常不過的現象。

????但我的職業經歷并非如此。我常常建議人們根據一家公司的文化來選擇下一份工作，盡管這聽起來有違常理。沒錯，他們給出的職位可能引起你的興趣，工資也很誘人。但只有一家公司的價值觀和文化，才能證明它能否為你提供一條成功之路。

????從初入職場開始，我便一直在一家公司任職。這家公司的文化能夠幫助我成長，允許我承擔風險和突破界限。這種文化能繼續提供無限的學習、發展和嘗試不同職務的機會。同樣重要的是，這家公司并不害怕做出大膽的舉措，并在不斷進行自我改造，以適應未來的需要。這一點非常關鍵。如此一來，我供職的公司，與我在25年前加入時的情況已經截然不同。能夠親身參與這個變革過程，讓我深感自豪。

????不論你計劃在一家公司工作一年還是十年，重要的是選擇與你的期望和價值觀一致的工作環境。在加入一家公司之前，不妨問問下面幾個重要問題：

????? 我是否相信這家公司的宗旨？我是否了解我的職務與公司宗旨之間的關系，即便我從事的只是入門級工作？

????? 除了使命驅動外，這家公司是否為績效驅動型公司？我的成功和職業發展路徑是否會與我付出的努力直接掛鉤？

????? 我能得到哪些反饋？這家公司是否相信持續透明的溝通，還是說我只能猜測自己的處境？

????? 我的工作能否讓我更加快樂？我的個人生活能否促進我的工作？

????? 這家公司是否愿意在我身上進行投資？

????如果你確認一家公司的文化可以做到上面這些，這家公司便是你的最佳選擇。你需要牢記，你的職業和你在工作中的滿意度，應該由你掌控。創建自己的職業發展路徑；不要把這項任務留給其他人。（財富中文網）

????譯者：劉進龍/汪皓

????審校：任文科

????MPW Insider is an online community where the biggest names in business and beyond answer timely career and leadership questions. Today’s answer for: What is one piece of advice all millennials should take before entering the workforce? is written by Lisa Donohue, CEO of Starcom USA.

????People often ask me about my professional path; to identify the key moments, or moves, that made a difference in leading me to the role I have today. In today’s business world it’s often seen as the norm to leap from one company to the next every few years in search of professional growth, a new title or a bigger salary.

????But that’s not my story. Although it may seem counterintuitive to most, I often advise others to choose their next job based solely on the company’s culture. Yes, the title they offer may intrigue you and the salary may be persuasive. But, it’s the values and culture of an organization that will prove if this is a place that will provide a path for future success.

????I’ve been with the same organization since the day I began my career. I found a company with a culture that allowed me to thrive, take risks and break boundaries. It’s a culture that continues to offer limitless opportunities to learn, grow and work in multiple roles. Equally important, I found a company that is not afraid to make bold moves and constantly reinvent itself for the future. This is critical. In doing so, I actually work for a very different company than the one I joined more than 25 years ago, and I am proud to have been part of the evolution.

????Whether you plan to be with an organization for one year or 10, it’s important to be in an environment that aligns with your desires and values. Here are some important questions to ask yourself before joining a company:

??? ? Do I believe in the purpose of the company? Do I understand how my role – even if entry-level – connects to the overall purpose of the company?

????? In addition to being purpose-driven, is this an organization that is performance-driven? Will my success and career trajectory be directly tied to my effort?

????? What kind of feedback can I count on? Does this company believe in continuous and transparent communication, or will I be left to guess where I stand?

????? Will my work make me happier? Will my personal life be able to enrich what I do at work?

????? Is this an organization that’s willing to invest in me?

????If the culture you identify can do these things, then you’ve found a winner. Always remember that you are in control of your career and how satisfied you are in your job. Take accountability to create your own path; don’t leave that up to anyone else.