| Importance
of a Cultural Fit |
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| Setting
Expectations: |
Before
making the committment to hire a new member to your company, it
is absolutely critical to ensure that the match is a good one. My
expertise and unbiased perspective will enable you and your company
to avoid the pitfalls of a cultural or personal mismatch. Together,
we can be sure that clear expectations are set so that a new placement
yields the success that you are seeking. |
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| Basic
Elements to Consider in a Candidate: |
Making
a good cultural match is not a selection process that can be defined
by resumes, job descriptions, roles and responsibilities matrices,
or organization charts. Rather, to ensure an effective placement,
a hiring leader must identify the type of candidate being sought
on the basis of personal values, professional goals, and business
ethics. When these basic elements match between a client and a candidate,
the chance for a successful match is robust. |
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| About
Your Company's Culture: |
| The
most productive way to approach this search process is to be honest
and forthright about your company's environment. When hiring executive
leaders and top notch technical professionals, expect that quality
candidates are also seeking a good match. Successful placement is
a two-way street! |
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| For
Your Consideration: |
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| Being
prepared to discuss the difficult issues and to address the hard questions
will encourage interest in top notch candidates: |
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Know the company's mission and values, and be able to address
relevant questions. |
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If your department has a unique reputation, understand how
and why. |
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Be able to discuss best practices which make your company
successful. |
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Be prepared to address ethical questions if your company
has been a hot news topic. |
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If asked about the working style of your team, be prepared
to present examples. |
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