Do I take the job?: Assessing fit with the organization

ELSEVIER , Journal of Professional Nursing

Highlights 1) Applicants have a responsibility to assess their fit with an organization. 2) The Competing Values Framework by Cameron and Quinn (2011) is one way that one can assess a fit with an organization. 3) A decision to take a position – if offered - may be in how the individual perceives their strengths or willingness to work through challenging issues that were identified through the assessment process. Abstract Purpose: A good ‘fit’ with an organization is critical to a leader's success yet when searching for a new position assessment an evaluation of many aspects may be overlooked, such as culture. This paper presents key considerations around ‘fit’ that applicants for leadership positions should consider prior to, during, and after the interview. Suggestions are provided on how to approach an evaluation of ‘fit’. Conclusion: The importance of assessing individual fit with an organization prior to accepting a leadership position cannot be over-emphasized. Keywords: Cultural fit, Organizational culture, Self-assessment