Corporate Culture 101 by Rob Ridout
Corporate Culture 101 by Rob Ridout Being scrutinised under the microscope whilst going through an interview process is never fun for anybody. But going through an interview process is not a one-sided affair but rather a two-way street. Whilst under scrutiny, one of the facets that many interviewees forget, is to conduct their own interviewing exercise to ensure that the role is right for them as much as it is for the prospective employee. Indeed, many times I think that the interviewing party actually forgets that there are two parties involved in the interviewing process. One of the key elements that a candidate must screen prospective new employers for, is corporate culture. Microsoft thinks it’s important as they are focusing 50% of their hiring decision on corporate culture. Understanding and developing a more assertive approach to determining your interviewer's corporate culture throughout the interview process is by far the most important el...