Have you ever been excited at the prospect of a new job and when you arrive it’s not what you thought at all?
There are many reasons why this can happen. In this article I’m going to look at a basic checklist that can help to zone in on a potential employer to find out if the business and job are a good match for you.
There are many reasons why this can happen. In this article I’m going to look at a basic checklist that can help to zone in on a potential employer to find out if the business and job are a good match for you.
Vibe
If at all possible try to meet on-site during work hours so that you get a feel for the energy of the place.
Job Description
How well is the job defined? Is it another generic job description asking for a wide variety of attributes, superhuman requirements and backflips too?
Business Culture
What are the types of attitudes, agreed ways of working within the organisation? How does the business take care of its people? What makes it stand out from other options?
Vision
Is there a vision beyond making money and if so what is it?
Barriers to Entry
How strict are the parameters to entry – does the business look beyond qualifications to give equal importance to other factors such as experience and motivation?
Interview Questions
Have you been asked any inappropriate questions? Were you asked questions in such a way that you were able to show your experience and talents or were they generic questions that were only good for ticking boxes?
Process
How well managed was the process? Hiring key talent should be a priority. What's the style of communication and how are you communicated with?
What other questions and criteria are important to you?
If at all possible try to meet on-site during work hours so that you get a feel for the energy of the place.
Job Description
How well is the job defined? Is it another generic job description asking for a wide variety of attributes, superhuman requirements and backflips too?
Business Culture
What are the types of attitudes, agreed ways of working within the organisation? How does the business take care of its people? What makes it stand out from other options?
Vision
Is there a vision beyond making money and if so what is it?
Barriers to Entry
How strict are the parameters to entry – does the business look beyond qualifications to give equal importance to other factors such as experience and motivation?
Interview Questions
Have you been asked any inappropriate questions? Were you asked questions in such a way that you were able to show your experience and talents or were they generic questions that were only good for ticking boxes?
Process
How well managed was the process? Hiring key talent should be a priority. What's the style of communication and how are you communicated with?
What other questions and criteria are important to you?
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