Sometimes qualified candidates are passed over because there is bad, or no, chemistry with the interviewer. This sort of thing happens in our personal lives as well. Couples date and break up because they aren’t a good fit. The same thing happens in the workplace. If you do get hired, you have to fit in with your co-workers. Company cultures differ too. Some companies are very structured and have a policy for everything. Others are more flexible. If you are more comfortable in a flexible environment, you would not be well suited to a structured workplace. If you like structure, you might have a hard time adapting to a loosely managed company. Does the company encourage individual accomplishments or does it promote teamwork? Are you a “sole contributor” or do you excel when part of a team? These are questions you need to ask during the interview process. Find out what the culture of the organization is and what is expected of its workers. These behaviors might help when starting a new job. Get along with your co-workers. Learn as much as you can. Listen more than you speak. Don’t be overbearing, critical or gossipy. Be good-natured. Carry your fair share of the load, more if necessary. Build a reputation for being dependable, and whatever your assignment, do it well.
I'm Qualified! Why Didn't They Hire Me? - To learn more about this author, visit Judith Flint's Website.
Like this article? Share it with your friends
 |
Related Articles |
|
 Business Development by the Numbers
|
| |
Perhaps it seems like you have plenty of "good" leads to follow up. But maybe you are not feeling any heat from any of them. What other suspects and propects do you have in your pipeline? How many active proposals...
|
|
Sarah Palin and Job Interviews
|
| |
First of all, let me start out by saying that this article is merely my observation and opinion, nothing more.
Some people are a great interview. They're bright, attractive, articulate, charming and so doggone ir...
|
|
Top 10 List to Avoid Litigation
|
| |
Many employers are looking for tips and advice to survive the maze of employment issues that come with having employees. While there are many important factors to consider, the following is my Top 10 List of ways to...
|
|
The Order of Offloading: When to Make a New Hire
|
| |
Whenever they feel short on time, the knee-jerk reaction of many owners and managers is to make a new hire. The good news: when a small business owner thinks they need more employees, they usually are mistaken. Th...
|
|
No BS Sales Success
|
| |
That's the title of Dan Kennedy's fine book on sales methods. Easy to read and excellent advice. Here's a snippet.
|
 |
Related Businesses - Evan Elite Authors |
|
The Evan Elite Authors program is currently in beta phase. For details please contact us.
|
|
|
|
![[Get Copyright Permissions]](http://license.icopyright.net/images/icopy-w.gif){kind=small}
