DEAR ABBY: How do I tell if the culture of a company is right for me? Things have seemed good in the interview and I get in and it’s toxic! HELP!!
Why Culture Fit Matters
Anyone that has ever hired, worked at a company, or applied at a company (this should cast a pretty wide net) can attest that finding the right culture fit is just as important as finding the right skillset/right position.
Defining Your Ideal Culture
Culture means something different to everyone. Culture isn’t just ping pong tables and fully stocked break rooms (although those don’t hurt to have). First thing you need to do is define what you want in a culture. This is YOUR job search after all – make sure that what you are looking for is what YOU want!
Do Your Research
Research the company, read reviews, read whatever you can find. I always take reviews with a grain of salt (someone’s bad could be fine for you and visa versa), but I do like to use them to ask questions and make sure I feel comfortable with the responses. What is the company doing to remedy bad reviews? Are there consistent positive reviews??
Leverage Your Network
Use your network. Getting feedback from trusted sources that know you can be really helpful as you’re evaluating a company.
Observe During Interviews
Try to meet with more than one person at a company during your interview. You may get along great with one person but clash with another. Get a feel of how people interact with each other as you’re walking through the office. Observe the environment of the office. What is the overall energy of the company? How do the employees talk to each other? Take all of these in and assess if they align with what you’re looking for to find the best level of fulfillment in your position!
Ask the Right Questions
Ask the leaders and employees to describe the company culture during the interview. Get their perspective on their experience and see if the leadership and employees’ viewpoints match. Does this align with what you want?
Got Questions? Contact Prospex Recruiting Today
There is no good or bad – there is right for you and not right for you. What have you done to assess if a culture is right for you?? Anything else to add to this?
Reach out to anyone on our Prospex Recruiting team to help you through the process and ensure you’re making the best move for you. Our team hears a lot about a lot of different companies – we can walk through any concerns with you to help you make the best choice!
ALSO – I am grateful for our phenomenal team here at Prospex and everything each person does to make the culture such a fun, productive, caring, and encouraging place to be every day!
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