[...] What additional requirements (written or otherwise) are imposed on the position by the culture in which it exists? Every organization has a unique culture that must be considered. For example, it is the unwritten rule of some organizations that executives should always wear suits and ties (some organizations even prescribe the color of the suit!). In other organizations, it is expected that employees, regardless of where they are on the corporate ladder, always be involved in continuing education, or that they regularly participate in extracurricular company activities, or that they volunteer for various community projects and endeavors. As ridiculous as cultural expectations may seem, the fact is that success within the culture is dependent upon compliance with that culture. Like it or not, that’s the way it is. The organizational culture is sacred, and you must take it into account when hiring a new employee. List any cultural expectations of your organization that you need to consider when interviewing candidates for the job. CAUTION Don’t underestimate the demands that corporate culture places on employees. A new employee cannot succeed with your organization unless there’s a good fit with the existing culture. [...]
[...] What additional requirements (written or otherwise) are imposed on the position by the culture in which it exists? Every organization has a unique culture that must be considered. For example, it is the unwritten rule of some organizations that executives should always wear suits and ties (some organizations even prescribe the color of the suit!). In other organizations, it is expected that employees, regardless of where they are on the corporate ladder, always be involved in continuing education, or that they regularly participate in extracurricular company activities, or that they volunteer for various community projects and endeavors. As ridiculous as cultural expectations may seem, the fact is that success within the culture is dependent upon compliance with that culture. Like it or not, that’s the way it is. The organizational culture is sacred, and you must take it into account when hiring a new employee. List any cultural expectations of your organization that you need to consider when interviewing candidates for the job. CAUTION Don’t underestimate the demands that corporate culture places on employees. A new employee cannot succeed with your organization unless there’s a good fit with the existing culture. [...]