The job application and interview process can easily leave the person seeking a new position feeling like they hold minimal power. After all, whether they work for the company they have applied to seems to depend entirely on personal characteristics and achievements. That is a ton of pressure, no matter how it is sliced. Between the interrogative questions, vast amounts of personal information requested from the company, and awareness of the element of being evaluated personally, there is sufficient evidence to suggest this feeling is not unfounded in the slightest.
Unfortunately, some potential hires find themselves in a similar situation, resigning themselves to potential employment here without considering the various aspects of the company which could impact them on any given workday. Another way to think of this is simply this – not every job is cut out for every person. Author Catherine Pulsifer summed this up: “We are all different, which is great because we are all unique. Without diversity, life would be very boring.”
No person wants to step into a new role only to discover that the fit between themselves and their employer is rocky at best. However, can one know what the fit will be like without assuming the position? Realistically, not entirely. But some clues can aid in the evaluation. A company’s mission statement is an example of this which is why you need to read it before you accept a job offer. To help you understand what to look for, we spoke to a few people with substantial knowledge of the topic.