It can be hard to decide whether or not a position is really a good fit for you. There are a lot of factors to consider, including wages, benefits, and responsibilities. Not to mention, you have to decide whether or not the company’s culture is right for you. Look for these five things to determine if it will be a good fit.
1. The Future
Do you get a sense that the company has a bright future ahead of it? You should be able to get a feel for what direction the organization is headed. No one wants to join an organization just to find out it is a sinking ship. That can be incredibly bad for morale.
Other points that may give you a clue as to the upward (or downward) mobility of the company include how work is evaluated, what the leadership is like, and how they’ve branded themselves. All of this is key to a company’s success and speaks to how their employees feel about working for them.
2. Decision Making
Who makes the decisions in the organization? Do other staff members have input when it comes to large company decision-making? How involved will you be in making choices for the company? Beyond deciphering how you’ll be involved in the decision-making process, you should also get a feel for the entire process.
How a company makes large decisions is a huge part of the culture. It will impact how quickly the business can pivot. Successful companies will be adaptable and able to shift focus in an efficient manner. Knowing how the business handles making decisions will also give you an idea of what they do in the face of uncertainty. Again, this tells you a lot about what it may be like to work with them.
3. Interactions
Pay attention to how the company solves problems within the organization. There can be disagreements and differences of opinion. Companies that welcome differing opinions are more likely to be successful. More importantly for you, they are more likely to have a positive work culture.
While the company should welcome differing opinions, they should focus any conflict resolution on tasks or duties, not people’s personality traits. This is extremely important. An organization that focuses on an employee’s personality as the reason for conflict will likely have a toxic work environment.
4. Development
If career development is something that is important to you, be sure it is also important to your potential employer. Identify what programs they have in place for continuing education, internal promotion, training, and other opportunities.
In addition to more traditional development opportunities, consider how the organization will help you build your professional network. You may gain contacts or even a mentor by working there. These connections can be valuable for a budding career.
5. Duties
You are likely taking on a job because you know how to perform the duties well. Take how the company wants you to do the job and the team you’ll be working with into consideration too. This, the environment you work in, and how your success is recognized will all have an impact on you being able to carry out your duties.
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