When you’re on the hunt for your next great career opportunity, bear in mind that it’s not just about the position and compensation package.
Company culture can play a big role in your career happiness.
Company culture itself can have a major impact on your satisfaction and productivity at work 👍💯. A study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that companies with a strong company culture are more likely to have engaged employees, lower turnover, and higher productivity 💯. That’s why it’s important to assess culture during the interview process.
Here are a few things you can do to sniff out company culture:
Ø Do your research 💡. Before your interview, take some time to research the company’s culture 👀. Look at their website, social media pages, and Glassdoor reviews ❓. What do current and former employees say about the company culture?
Ø Ask questions ❓. During your interview, be sure to ask questions about the company culture 👀. What are the company’s core values? 🤔 How is decision-making made? 🤔 What are the opportunities for professional development? ❓
Ø Pay attention to the details 👀. During your interview, pay attention to the little things. How are you greeted? 👋 How does the office space feel? 🏢 What is the dress code? 👔 These small details can give you clues about the company culture 💡.
Here are some specific questions you can ask about company culture:
Ø How would you describe the company culture? 🤔
Ø What are the opportunities for professional development? ❓
Ø How is work-life balance supported? ❓
Ø What are the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives? ❓
Ø What are some of the challenges the company is facing? How are they facing them? ❓
Ø What are some of the things you like most about working here? ❓
Assessing a company’s culture takes a little extra time and effort, but it’s worth it. Here are some statistics about the importance of company culture:
According to a study by Glassdoor, 77% of employees say that company culture is important to them 👍.
Another study by TINYpulse found that 57% of employees would leave their job for a better company culture 👎.
So, if you’re looking for a new job, don’t forget to assess the company culture! It could be the deciding factor in your long-term happiness at a new company 💡.
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