According to a study by Inc. Magazine, finding a new job is one of the top 10 most popular New Year’s resolutions. For jobseekers, updating their resumes and reaching out to contacts in their networks are the first steps. But thinking about factors beyond desired salary and job title are just as important; company mission and office culture should also be considered.
For Jonathan Lupo, head of digital experience design, North America, employees at EPAM Systems share a common passion: “Our team is interested in not only finding solutions to complex challenges, but also creating innovative ways to help make life better for people.”
We asked Lupo, as well as Unity Technologies’ Global Lead of Workplace Environment Operations Efrain Sanchez, about which traits they look for in new hires, as well as what insider facts might surprise jobseekers to learn about their companies.
What they do: EPAM Systems is a digital and product design agency that uses its software engineering expertise for global product development and digital platform engineering. Since 1993, they’ve helped over 120 Fortune 1000 companies solve complex technical challenges.
Our team is highly collaborative and understands that working together can generate more creative and valuable solutions.”
One thing that would surprise people about EPAM Systems: “In addition to EPAM's strong heritage in engineering, software development and systems integration, we also focus on integrated business, experience and technology consulting,” said Head of Digital Experience Design, North America, Jonathan Lupo. “Our integrated consulting offering enables designers to solve complex, human-centered business problems across multiple industries, including healthcare, retail, travel, hospitality and more.”
He added: “Experience consulting involves conducting research to understand customer interactions, generating disruptive and innovative solutions to consumer problems and collaborating with engineers to bring them to life.”
One trait all team members share: “EPAM employees share a common passion. We consider ourselves ‘relentless’ because we are expert practitioners who apply our skills to identify and solve problems for our customers. Our team is interested in not only finding solutions to complex challenges, but also creating innovative ways to help make life better for people. Finally, our team is highly collaborative and understands that working together can generate more creative and valuable solutions than trying to solve multidimensional business problems on our own,” said Lupo.
What they do: Unity Technologies’ 3D development platform gives content creators the tools to create 2D, 3D, VR and AR experiences. Unity has partnered with companies such as Google, Magic Leap and Facebook to create gaming, animation, edtech, automotive and engineering solutions.
Our global team members share traits like integrity, determination, collaboration and fairness.”
One thing that would surprise people about Unity Technologies: “Unlike other fast-paced companies, Unity puts a heavy emphasis on being ‘in it together,’ meaning Unity employees are always willing to help a fellow colleague. I have noticed that employees here truly enjoy helping one another and working together to solve a common challenge,” said Global Lead of Workplace Environment Operations Efrain Sanchez.
One trait all team members share: “Our global team members share traits like integrity, determination, collaboration and fairness — these are the qualities that allow us to thrive as a team,” Sanchez said.
