{"id":1967,"date":"2017-02-28T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T13:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/?p=1967"},"modified":"2017-03-03T15:41:18","modified_gmt":"2017-03-03T19:41:18","slug":"finding-the-right-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/finding-the-right-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Right Fit: Assessing an Organization\u2019s Culture in Your Job Search"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As Summer & graduation looms near, you may be scrambling to get job applications completed, but how much thought are you putting into the places you apply to? Sure, they may be one of the highest-ranked businesses in their industry, but have you looked into their workplace culture? Bottom line: will you be happy<\/em> working there<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ll admit workplace culture wasn\u2019t something I considered when I was first applying to jobs. The eagerness to be employed landed me at a place that valued paper over people. I took a second shot at the job market and joined an organization (where I\u2019m at now) that\u2019s been on Modern Healthcare\u2019s Best Places to Work<\/a> list for four years in a row.<\/p>\n

There IS a way to find your best fit right off the bat. Here are my tips for assessing an organization\u2019s culture in your job search:<\/p>\n

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  1. \u201cOur People\u201d Pages Are Important<\/strong>: While you\u2019ve likely looked at the \u201cWhat We Do\u201d page on a company\u2019s website, look for any pages dedicated to their employees: this can tell you a lot about a company. The ones who post employee bios (or at least a page thanking their staff) show they\u2019ll truly take the time to make sure their employees know they\u2019re valued. Bonus: Bios are also a great way to see the type of people who work there! <\/em><\/li>\n
  2. It\u2019s Okay to Ask About Benefits<\/strong>: From health insurance to catered lunches, it\u2019s important to know what their benefits package entails. Though it shouldn\u2019t be the first question to ask, it can definitely be one of them! Companies who care about employees will be eager to tell you about their perks, because added perks demonstrates they\u2019re willing to invest in their employee\u2019s happiness.<\/li>\n
  3. Check out their Office Space<\/strong>: Sometimes this can be hard if you\u2019re applying remotely, but seeing the space you could be working in can help you determine if that atmosphere will be a good fit. Do the people working there look happy? What\u2019s the layout like? What kind of decorations\/personalization are on the walls? Think about the type of spaces you are most productive in and compare.<\/li>\n
  4. Did we just become best friends?! <\/strong>Pay attention to how well you get along with your interviewer. Interviews are serious business, but your comfort level with potential co-workers is something to take note of. While these are people you are trying to impress, they shouldn\u2019t make you feel inferior.<\/li>\n
  5. Check their<\/em> References:<\/strong> You know they\u2019ll be checking yours, but what do people have to say about them? If you can, get a current or past employee\u2019s take on the company (just make sure they\u2019re a trustworthy source!).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Work is work but it\u2019s still possible to like your 9-5\u2014let me be a testament to that \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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    Julie Champagne, \u201815<\/em><\/p>\n

    Associate Marketing Consultant<\/em><\/p>\n

    Galen Healthcare Solutions<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

    Julie.Champagne@galenhealthcare.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    As Summer & graduation looms near, you may be scrambling to get job applications completed, but how much thought are you putting into the places you apply to? Sure, they may be one of the highest-ranked businesses in their industry, but have you looked into their workplace culture? Bottom line: will you be happy working … <\/p>\n

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