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Published on: August 13, 2012
Do I take the job?: Assessing fit with the organization
Elaine M Fisher1, Margaret C Wilmoth2
1Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States.
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.
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