Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers

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Chapter Seven
Does your work work for you? Evaluating organizational culture

In Chapter Seven you will:

• Understand how to recognize organizational culture and learn why it is an important consideration when choosing a job.
• Assess which elements of organizational culture are important to you.
• Learn how (and where) to research to evaluate a particular organization's culture.
• Recognize the opportunity that an interview provides to not only demonstrate your potential to the employer, but also to determine if the organization is a good cultural fit for you.
• Assess your fit with an organization based on your research, observation, and gut instincts.

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