How to Be Awesome at Your Job

902: How to Ensure Great Career Fit with André Martin

Sep 28, 2023

André Martin, organizational psychologist and author of Wrong Fit, Right Fit, discusses how to avoid wrong career fit and know if a job is the right fit. He explores signs of a good career fit and emphasizes the importance of aligning preferences with company culture. Martin also highlights the challenges of finding the right career fit and the need for self-reflection. The chapter concludes with favorite tools and habits, including a text-based learning platform and having no tech Sundays for quality family time.

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Fit goes beyond purpose, values, and team dynamics to the day-to-day work processes and problem-solving approaches.

Recognizing the importance of fit and asking insightful questions during the interview process can help candidates assess if the company's way of working aligns with their preferred methods and if they would thrive in that environment.

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Understanding Career Fit

Understanding career fit is crucial to find career success and avoid disengagement. One surprising finding is that for about 60% of people in a company, they are content and relatively happy with the fit, while the other 40% with the same skills and background struggle. It's important to recognize that there isn't a single best practice for fit since every company has a different way of working. Fit goes beyond purpose, values, and team dynamics to the day-to-day work processes and problem-solving approaches. It is essential to ask questions during the interview process to understand how work gets done in the company and determine if it aligns with your preferred style. Taking the time to research and gather information from multiple sources, such as LinkedIn network, recently departed employees, and annual reports, can provide a more accurate picture of the organization. Making well-informed career decisions is vital, considering the significant amount of time we spend at work throughout our lives.

Key Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

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Introduction

3min

Mushroom Farming in Grain Silos

4min

Finding the Right Fit

17min

Signs of a Good Career Fit

2min

Finding the Right Career Fit

12min

Favorite Tools, Habits, and Nuggets

2min

Finding Career Fit and Avoiding Comfort-Boredom Confusion

2min

André Martin discusses how to avoid wrong career fit and ensure your career aligns with your needs.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) What right fit and wrong fit look like in practice.

2) Four powerful questions to know if a job is the right fit.

3) Why it’s OK to have a boring job.

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— ABOUT ANDRÉ —

Dr. André Martin is an organizational psychologist and author of the book Wrong Fit, Right Fit - Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever. He has spent 20+ years as the Chief Talent Officer of iconic brands such as Mars, Nike, Google, and Target. Now, acting as an operating advisor, coach, and consultant, André continues to counsel leaders and founders to peak performance. When André isn't working, he can be found with his wife and two English labs on the rain-soaked trails around Portland, Oregon.

• Book: Wrong Fit, Right Fit: Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever

• Website: WrongFitRightFit.com

• Newsletter: MondayMatters.substack.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Study: MIT SMR / Glassdoor Culture 500

• Learning Platform: Arist.co

• Book: Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke

• Book: Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing by Pete Davis

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