6 ways to grasp corporate culture before sending your CV

Learn about our mission and core values

It may sound like a big deal, but these are often clearly stated on the company website, their LinkedIn, or job postings. Ask yourself: Do they talk about integrity, innovation, respect, etc.? Or, do their values align with your own? If your values are too different from the company's, no matter how exciting the job is, it's hard to feel like you belong.

See how the company communicates on social media

Observing how a company communicates on social media is also a smart way to “scrutinize” its corporate culture. Facebook, LinkedIn, and even TikTok are places where companies show their “personality”. So, pay attention to whether they post in a serious or fun style, whether the content is genuine or just glossy media samples, and whether there are images of everyday employees and internal activities.

If you see posts that are positive, authentic, and shared between people, it's a sign of an open, friendly work environment - where people can be themselves.

Find reviews from people who have worked there

You can try typing the company name with the keyword “review” or “assessment” on Google or browse specialized groups on Facebook such as Human Resources Career Stories to find reviews from people who have worked at the company you are applying to. Of course, don’t be too quick to believe all reviews because there may be personal or emotional opinions, but through that, you will gradually visualize the overall picture of the working environment, management style and internal culture of the company.

How they respond to you during the application process

One of the simplest yet most effective ways to understand a company’s culture is to observe how they respond to you during the application process. A company with a culture of respect for candidates will often respond to emails clearly, schedule interviews on time, and especially always respond whether you get hired or not. These seemingly small things say a lot about how they operate internally. Because the way they treat you when you’re not an employee is often a true reflection of how they treat people in the company.

Ask directly in the interview

Don’t be afraid to ask questions like, “Can you tell me about the culture here?”, “What activities do you do to bring employees together?”, or “What do people do when they have a disagreement?” You’ll learn a lot not only from the content of the interviewer’s answers, but also from how open, honest, and enthusiastic they are. These details can reveal more than you think about how the company really operates.

Ask yourself, “Is this environment helping me grow?”

After all the research, go back and ask yourself: does this environment help me grow? Imagine you were a part of that company, would you feel comfortable enough to speak your mind, would you feel safe, without fear of being judged or judged, and more importantly, would you be proud to tell your friends: “I work here”? If you still have some doubts and hesitations in your heart, then perhaps this is not the right place for you.

Choosing a company is like choosing a companion on a long journey. If you choose the wrong one, you will be tired, but if you choose the right one, everything will be much easier. So, be bold and "look carefully" before applying to determine an environment that makes you feel comfortable, respected and has the opportunity to develop long-term. Surely, you will be grateful for that decision later.

Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/6-ways-to-be-confident-in-business-culture-before-sending-cv-a189040.html