Pros
I have been a journalist for over a decade now and have worked with some renowned media houses. But Electronics For You, aka EFY, is a bit different from all of them. Its not a conventional media house, and I am glad it is not. I have spent over three years in this company. At a point in career where my contemporaries are facing saturation, I have learnt a lot, which has not only added to my profile but also my understanding of professionalism. Pros: - This is a place for people who are open to learn. There are challenges, which make the job even more interesting and involving. But you are not left on your own. You always know that even the most senior person in the company is there to help and guide you, if you ask for it. - The company has transparent systems, so there is hardly any room for your work to be over-shadowed by politics. The management is keen to communicate with every employee and they ensure that employees, of all levels, are comfortable to reach out to them if they feel the need to do so. - EFY is surely one of the finest media houses for women employees. The testimony of the fact is that a whole lot of key positions are being held by ladies. Unlike many media houses, EFY has a women cell too. The management is extremely considerate for women employees. - The salary is credited in your account on time, always. - Quality work and hard work is respected and appreciated at EFY. - The management stands by the employees in the times of their need. - There is no limit of growth, both with respect to designation and salary, for deserving people. - Last, and most important, I joined the company as a journalist. I have learnt management and developed the ability to drive editorial products along with doing some niche work. So, I can proudly say that I have grown as a professional in EFY.
Cons
- Lack of formal training. But there is enough of on-job training that takes place. You are given a task and then, you are allowed to try and error. Although there is help available at every stage, but such processes don't go very well with people who are not open to learn. So, the company is not for people who cannot think out-of-the-box, who cannot accept challenges and who cannot deliver. - Only for multitaskers. Sadly the company cannot accommodate everyone. You have to have the right talent with the right attitude. There is enough to explore in the world, and EFY gives a fair glimpse of it, if you are deserving.