Interview, is a dual process and it is the first opportunity to gauge the work environment and organizational standards.
Ways to assess the culture during your interview:
Organizational culture is reflected in the values, behaviours, beliefs and norms that infuse the grouping. The words and behaviours of each employee are a product of organizational culture. Hiring managers reject any candidate when they conclude that he/she do not fit their company culture.
In order to perform on a sustainable basis, you should test whether the culture will exist with your values.
Observe Very Ardently
Tools to measure organizational culture during an interview:
- The manner in which you were treated during the interview and the expressions employed by the interviewers. You need to comprehend the implied meaning of the questions asked as well as the ambience of the organization.
- The interviewers' groundwork and timing also stand important to assess the level of professionalism. It is also recommended for the interviewer to hand-over to you an interview schedule and treat you like a potential asset to the company.
- You need to understand whether the interviewer is expressing professional inquisitiveness or doubting your answers.
- What style best describe the company culture?
- What is the pattern to handle disagreement in opinions?
- In what manner the company recognizes employee performance?
- What are the codes of ethics of the organization?
- What is the company's perception towards training and innovation?
- If you gauge the company culture in the right manner, you can be a promising asset and can also fulfil your personal goals. So ask the right questions and be open to discuss with the hiring manager.
