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I receive a lot of emails from recruiters, and I always thank them for writing, provide referrals when I can, and wish them the best on their candidate search. I recently received an email from a recruiter that caught my eye. He asked, "As you look ahead to potential career opportunities, what are the 'must have' criteria that you will be using to determine which opportunity is the right one for you?" Here are my thoughts:

A work environment that

• regularly challenges its employees,
• asks its employees to step out of their "comfort zone",
• inspires self-improvement and entrepreneurial spirit,
• fosters team building,
• trusts and empowers its employees,
• values integrity and honesty,
• believes in having fun,
• encourages community service and giving,
• and where its employees have faith in what they are building.

I know that each of these things are as much my responsibility as my employer's. My hope is that I'm doing my part to promote these values, and leading my sphere of influence to adopt them as well.

What values or criteria are "must haves" for you to be satisfied where you work? What are you doing to see these "must haves" become a reality?