I haven't read Pamela Skillings' book Escape from Corporate America, but I like what I read in an interview over on Guy Kawasaki's blog about finding the right fit. She makes a great point that even the "best companies to work for" might not be best for YOU and that due diligence is essential!
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Louise:
You are absolutely correct. The chemistry needs to be right, or the "best" company in the world may not be right for you. Due diligence on corporate culture is a must for determing if the chemistry is right.
Both job seekers and employers can avoid painful mistakes by paying a little attention to the chemistry before making commitemnts to one another.
Bud Bilanich
The Common Sense Guy
www.SuccessCommonSense.com
Posted by: Bud Bilanich | June 10, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Great point ... I remember interviewing once at a so-called 'fabulous place to work.' I couldn't get out of there fast enough!
Posted by: Louise Fletcher | June 24, 2008 at 06:28 PM