Working in the Right Place for You

Interview Process
Stuart’s Statements

Importance of the Interview Process for the Interviewee

Have you ever worked where office politics counter the smooth operation and effectiveness in just getting the job done?

This is more common than you’d possibly realise. What can you do about it?

First thing is to view this situation as a learning experience. Any job, whether a great place to be or a less desired place of work is only every temporary. It won’t last so whilst this is the situation, you can benefit from this and learn counter approaches to better prepare for your future opportunities?

The interview – I’ve conducted many interviews and been interviewed many times, not always getting the job and, actually, not always wanting the job during or after the interview.

Seldom have I experienced an interviewee asking questions such as, what is it like to work here? What are the challenges to getting the day to day job done and how does the current culture/environment respond to change? Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? A standard question but not from the interviewee? Great questions and here it is important to recognise that the interviewee should be interviewing the organisation too.

Think of someone being headhunted, its great when it happens because the perceived negotiation strength and influence can shift. But should it matter whether you’ve been headhunted or not? Not really, you still need to establish where the organisation is a match for you, so be prepared, ask questions and establish if this organisation matches your needs and if they will offer a culture where you can blossom and be happy.

Recognising and having an awareness to your own values is critical.

After my last interview, I remember discussing with my own mentor the interview process. The questions they asked, the way the interviewers positioned themselves, the culture they offered and how they behaved. My feedback was, they are lovely people and I could work with the people there. They demonstrated a culture and environment that was aligned to my own values. I had been at my previous employer for many years, so the risk felt higher for some reason and this role presented, not just a change in organisation but it offered a chance to stretch and develop me. It felt like the right thing to do, they behaved by their own organisational values and could give examples how they do this. They were believable.

I’m not sure I would have asked such prominent questions if I hadn’t worked in a place where the culture, environment and office politics weren’t so detrimental to the effectiveness of just being able to get things done previously. My previous experiences, although not great at the time, have shaped my future and prepared me for future successes.

I am now in my third year with RTS Group, and it is a culture and environment that has permitted my growth, increased my capability and importantly raised my engagement and happiness in the work place. It all started with the interview process and interviewing the interviewers.

Share:

Facebook
LinkedIn
read on

Related Posts

ideas for life

Ideas for life – no more resolutions

Why most of us fail? If you are in the incredible 20% of people who hit their resolutions every year, congratulations! You are a rare breed 🙌🥳👏 For the rest of us, it is mostly a journey downwards into a spiral of failure, guilt, and frustration which circles back to thinking less of ourselves and hardly ever making us feel good or achieve anything meaningful. Most of us fail for three main reasons: Lack of clarity, Unreasonable expectations, and Lack of inspiration or passion.

employee wellbeing

Employee Wellbeing

The link between employee wellbeing and productivity is well established but, as we move into the post-pandemic phase, it will be harder than ever for managers to keep the two in harmony.

Stress management strategies using EI

Stress management strategies using EI

Have authentic, emotionally intelligent relationships with people. Associate with those whose company you enjoy and who support you. Authenticity requires self-awareness and emotional expression so that when in conversation with an individual you are able to share your feelings openly, including any distractions impairing your ability to concentrate on them.

stress factors

Stress factors and coping techniques

How can we avoid distress?

We cannot. However, we can learn techniques to keep distress to a minimum by increasing our coping strategies. We can also use eustress appropriately in our occupations to improve our performance and inspire others.

SALE NOW ON 15% OFF ALL COURSES EXCL MONTHLY PLANS
Browse our courses
cmi logo
OTHM Qualifications Logo

High impact, virtual micro-learning for maximum output. All programmes are £100 and can be toped up to a full CMI Level 5 Qualification.

For all levels of managers, fully accredited qualifications to supercharge careers and earning power.

Aimed at leaders managing projects, although the qualification is also open to learners wishing to build on their general management skills.

For all types of consultants, either wishing to enter the field or already working and looking to develop into strategic roles.

For all types of leaders looking to develop their leadership and communications skills, and nurture and build effective and functional teams. 

Browse our courses

High impact, virtual micro-learning for maximum output. All programmes are £100 and can be toped up to a full CMI Level 5 Qualification.

For all levels of managers, fully accredited qualifications to supercharge careers and earning power.

Courses available with CMI & PRINCE2 Frameworks.

For all types of consultants, either wishing to enter the field or already working and looking to develop into strategic roles.

For all types of leaders looking to develop their leadership and communications skills, and nurture and build effective and functional teams.