How to Find a Job that Truly Fits

Find a Job that FitsWhen looking for a job, you should always consider if you would be a perfect fit for the position available. If not, you may end up looking for another job too soon. If you see potential red flags, don’t hesitate to skip to the next company that fits your skills more.

Landing a job that makes you miserable shouldn’t be considered a victory. When you feel like the work load is sucking the life out of you, you have no choice but to leave the company, and you’re back to square one.

Here are some pointers to help job seekers find a suitable job that really fits:

Start at the beginning. Before you start going to interviews, you must know what you really want to do in life. What interests you? How can your strengths benefit the company? Find out what’s important to you and evaluate your past accomplishments. Once you’re clear on what you really want, it’ll be easier for you to scout for your next position.

Do company backgrounds. Reviewing company backgrounds is a must. Because most recruiters check and screen applicants before they call them in for an interview, you need to do the same. You can visit the company’s website and their LinkedIn profile to get a glimpse of what’s in store for you once employed. You can also use Glassdoor to check out the ratings of current and former employees of the company. This will help you evaluate the company’s culture and values.

Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask the recruiter the right questions during the interview. This will help you decide if you’re actually looking at the right company that will help you build your career and build more opportunities for your growth. Here are some recommended questions you can use during the interview:

  • What would I be expected to accomplish in my first 30 days?
  • How would you define success in this role?
  • What is your management style?

Look out for red flags. Don’t ignore red flags, as you might end up regretting it sooner or later. If you’ve noticed something that didn’t seem right, evaluate the situation and include the red flags when making a decision.

There are a couple of red flags you need to watch out for, including:

What’s being said. If you’ve met a couple of employees who are in a state of discontent, then it’s probably best to turn your back on your potential employer. Consider whether all the ratings and comments about the company are consistent.

What’s not being said. If you notice some employees are not fully disclosing information about the company, act on these cues to help you decide if you’re really the perfect fit for the job you’re actually considering.

Disorganization. If the interviewers are not on their best behavior during the interview, imagine what they’re like once you do get employed. If there is a communication issue internally, think twice whether you should accept the job or not.

Culture cues. Pay attention if you walk into an office and your gut feeling tells you something isn’t right. Keep in mind that the company’s values, visions, systems and habits will determine your happiness on the job itself.

These factors should be able to help you determine whether you’re a fit for the job or not. Remember to make decisions wisely to avoid having a short-term blip on your resume to explain.

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Alan Carniol

Alan is the creator of Interview Success Formula, a training program that has helped more than 80,000 job seekers to ace their interviews and land the jobs they deserve. Interviewers love asking curveball questions to weed out job seekers. But the truth is, most of these questions are asking about a few key areas. Learn more about how to outsmart tough interviewers by watching this video.