Searching for your next role is about more than finding the right job; it's about finding a company where you can grow, take on meaningful work and feel inspired by the people around you. At Golden Hippo, employees are empowered to take ownership, embrace new challenges and make an impact from day one.
Read on to hear firsthand why SEO Analyst Shawn believes Golden Hippo is a company worth hitting "Apply."
What would you tell someone considering applying to your company?
To anyone interested in joining our incredible team at Golden Hippo, I would encourage them to reflect on one thing: How much structure do you actually need to be successful?
At Golden Hippo, things move FAST. Ideas are everywhere, but very few people have the grit to grab one and run with it. This involves strategizing on the fly and, most importantly, having the confidence to take a risk with your name on it.
If the idea of an ever-changing, high-stakes environment sounds like fun rather than a burden, then SMASH that apply button like a Hippo would. We need people who are ready to jump into the deep end and start swimming on day one.
What surprised you after joining?
How much I’ve actually learned. I joined Golden Hippo thinking I’d just elevate my marketing career a bit; fast forward nearly nine years and I’ve mastered almost every facet of the industry.
I showed up for SEO, but because I wasn’t afraid to jump into uncomfortable projects, I now have experience in affiliates, Amazon, finance, design, web development, product development, project management office, media buying, supply chain and even legal under my belt. You don’t just learn marketing here; you learn the machinery behind running a $1-billion business.
My advice to anyone joining? Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty in departments that aren’t yours. It is the absolute fastest way to grow and in an environment like this, that curiosity is what keeps you swimming and thriving.
What makes your culture motivating?
The culture at Hippo is founded upon a series of books worth reading: “Tribal Leadership,” “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” “Radical Candor” and “Extreme Ownership.” In a nutshell, this boils down to failing fast, using data for everything and taking risks on ideas you believe in.
To be radically transparent, this is a “sink or swim” environment. We operate at a high velocity where you’re expected to take the wheel early. For some, that pressure is daunting, but for me, it’s exactly what makes the culture motivating. You aren’t micro-managed; you’re given the autonomy to prove what you can do.
That high-stakes atmosphere is why the team dynamic is so vital. Being around people with the same drive and passion supercharges my own motivation. We all “swim” together because we’re equally invested in the outcome. If I had to engage with teammates who only wanted to collect a paycheck, the environment would feel dull and stagnant. Here, we thrive on the challenge and the collective push to be better every day.
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