There is usually the euphoria that comes with finally getting a job. This is especially the case if it is one that comes with a good paycheck. However, sometimes we tend to forget that even as it is important for the company to be impressed by us, so it is important for us to like the company. Job fit is the key to success.
When searching for a job, it is important we consider more than just the job itself and the paycheck. You should think of a job that fits your values, your lifestyle, your personality, and your personal and career ambitions. The good news is that some hiring managers could leave clues even starting from the point of your application on what it looks like to work with them.
Steps you can take to find out the right job fit
Below we discuss a couple of steps you can take to find out if a position is the right job fit for you.
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The job description and roles
We should have started with the income because it seems to be the major driving force when people are searching for a job. But, as important as the salary is, with the time you might get to realize it is not all that matters.
How satisfied you will be with your new job will be determined largely by how exciting you find your daily activities at work. Even when the pay is good, if you don’t enjoy your job, you will lose interest fast. In a short while, the euphoria take comes with getting the job will dissipate.
So first, you should read the job description and discuss the roles of this position with the hiring manager. This way, you can ascertain if the tasks involved with the work is one you don’t find stressful or boring and if it is one you would enjoy doing.
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Check out for the salary structure
Every worker should have pay. No one will be happy or satisfied with a place where they work their ass off every day only to be paid peanuts compared to other workers at the same level at other firms. No one will enjoy such work, hence when searching for a job, you should consider the job pay.
You should research or make inquiries on the average salary for people in the same field and level as you are. Then, compare it with the salary structure of the recruiting company.
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Check for the company’s communication style
Your communication with the company starts once you send in your application forms or letters. Have they been treating you with respect? How timely are they with their response to you? A company’s way of communication and manner of approach says a lot about their values.
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Company culture and values
Companies have core values they expect all their employees to embrace, and as an employee or a prospective employee. This is an important aspect to look out for.
The way you feel about your job is largely dependent on how well the culture of your company blends with your lifestyle and values. Maybe you like dressing casual, is the company dress code formal or casual? Does the company value creativity as much as you do? Do they take part in community service, which you love? Are workers expected to work even on weekends? You can learn about a company’s culture by going online and visiting their websites.
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Your potential boss and co-workers
If your boss is someone you don’t get along with, you are likely to have an unpleasant and possibly short stay in that workplace. In fact, lack of satisfaction and unhappiness with management is one of the major reasons people quit their jobs. Hence, you should ask questions about your prospective boss and find common grounds to blend their personality with yours.
You should also learn about the workers at the workplace and how they interact with themselves. You don’t want to be stuck all day working with colleagues that are not friendly or colleagues you don’t get along with.
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Career advancement in the firm
No one would want to be stagnant in his or her career. Promotions are an important aspect of a career. To determine if a job is for you or not, you should find out how and when they give their promotions and what the new positions would look like.
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Job status
If you are the type that is concerned about how others see you and public opinion of you, then you should consider the status of the job you are seeking. Is it a prestigious one and does it befit you?
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The job location
As minor as this sounds, it is a significant factor that shouldn’t be ignored. The duration of time you spend to and from work every day could affect your health, job performance, and family life.
Job Interview Topics – Common Job Interview Questions & Answers
Below you can find a list of common job interview topics. Each link will direct you to an article regarding the specific topics that discuss commonly asked interview questions. Furthermore, each article discusses why the interviewer asks these questions and how you answer them!
- Accomplishments
- Adaptability
- Admission
- Behavioral
- Career Change
- Career Goals
- Communication
- Competency
- Conflict Resolution
- Creative Thinking
- Cultural Fit
- Customer Service
- Direct
- Experience
- Government
- Graduate
- Growth Potential
- Honesty & Integrity
- Illegal
- Inappropriate
- Job Satisfaction
- Leadership
- Management
- Entry-Level & No experience
- Performance-Based
- Personal
- Prioritization & Time Management
- Problem-solving
- Salary
- Situational & Scenario-based
- Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Telephone Interview
- Tough
- Uncomfortable
- Work Ethic
