All of us would like to believe that we get along with everyone
and some of us are still thick-headed enough to believe we do.
However, there will always be certain types of people that you
really don't do well working with. Whether it is men, women,
Type A personalities, over-bearing people or whatever the case
may be, you need to end your job search by accepting a position
where you will be able to work.
Define where you can work
The first step in determining if you can work somewhere is to
determine the types of situations where you do not do well. If
you are not good working for over-bearing men, then I recommend
that you do not accept an offer from a company where the
interviewer (your future boss) was a pompous, over-bearing fool.
No matter how bad you need the job, you certainly do not want to
be looking for a new job in six to twelve months just because
you accepted a position in a situation where you cannot work. If
you just have to have money coming in the door, get a temp job
while searching for a career position.
Pay attention during interviews
One important exercise to help you find places where you can
work is to pay attention during your interview. While everyone
gets nervous when they have an interview, there are several
things you can do to help you notice things around you.
First, arrive early. Second, watch your interviewer's behavior
before, during and after the interview. Finally, watch how your
interviewer corresponds with other employees if you are being
interviewed by more than one person.
Arriving early allows you to watch other employees as they pass
or as they work. Watching your interviewer allows you to see if
they are stressed, if they like what they do or if they look
like they are ready to hit the door. Watching how your
interviewer interacts with others is a good indication of
company dynamics and culture.
The last step to ensuring that you can work at a place is to ask
questions during your interview. Don't be afrai
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