How to Evaluate if a Company Is the Right Fit for You

As job candidates, there’s nothing more important than finding an organization that aligns with your personal and professional goals. With the ongoing labor shortage, companies will be strongly pursuing top talent. So, considering characteristics outside of just compensation when weighing your job opportunities is important. Interestingly enough, 74% of employees reported that company culture is one of the biggest contributing factors to job satisfaction. Researching company culture, understanding the organization’s values, and asking the right questions are all key factors in evaluating if a company is the right fit for you.

Research Their Culture

Companies are going to look clean and pristine on their website. But when you are seriously considering a job opportunity, it’s important to examine the nitty gritty of the organization. Find any information online about the company, whether it’s news about the building of a new software, their latest blog post, or a philanthropic project they’re pursuing. Research employee reviews through Glassdoor and take time to evaluate if that company values factors such as career mobility or work flexibility and if they demonstrate genuine care for their employees. The last thing you want is to be blindsided by a toxic company culture, so, take steps in researching what happens behind the scenes of the organization you are interested in before (or during) the interview and hiring process.

Prioritize Your Values

Finding a company that supports your values is going to be particularly important in your job search as it provides a greater sense of purpose. After all, 70% of employees who feel that their values match their organizations are far more likely to recommend their employer as a great place to work. This may be a company that plays a role in corporate social responsibility (CSR), whether it’s through promoting sustainability or fighting social and economic injustice. Furthermore, when values align, the organization benefits through strengthening employee engagement and maintaining loyalty. Keep in mind the values that the organization prioritizes and how those values may align with your own.

Interview Them Back

The interview process can be a key indicator if a company is right for you. Although you might think the main purpose of an interview is to vet you, finding out if you’re a good fit yourself is just as important. Ask questions about the day-to-day duties and work environment. Consider what you want in a workplace, then compile a list of questions to ask the interviewer. There will undoubtedly be a period for you to explore the role and company further. For example, if you enjoy teamwork and value collaboration, ask about how employers might deal with interpersonal conflict or how they approach a team project. This will provide insight into organizational dynamics as well as supervisors’ communication strategies.

Find The Right Fit

When exploring an open position, you might think the role and company are perfect for you. However, it’s easy to be oblivious to what happens behind the scenes of an organization. Making your values a priority is going to be especially important when looking to develop a long-term career with a company. By practicing the strategies above, finding a role and company that works best for you should be an informative and easy process. To better understand if a company is the right fit for you, contact BCTG today.