“A vegetarian-owned and managed emerging sports games startup in San Francisco is looking to hire vegetarian software development interns for summer 2008.”
I don’t know if this vegetarian only job posting , commented on valleywag.com , is for real. But it brings up the topic of ‘fitting in’.
Increasingly, employers are selling their ‘culture’ to job applicants. “come work here. you’ll like it. you’ll fit in.” Not that companies haven’t always had to sell their environment to prospective employees, but now it is just so out there in how it is being done. Look at Apple, Microsoft, Google, Whole Foods. They all have web info on what it is ‘like’ to work there. And even smaller players want to attract the right fit. Check out standoutjobs.com. Their site is geared at helping the job seeker ‘see’ what they would be getting into.
So what does ‘fitting in’ mean? Does it mean that you’ll be in a place where you’re just like everyone else? I hope not. There is a distinct advantage to working with/around people who are different than you. If you’re looking for ongoing growth and development, then learning from those who have different ideas and approaches is a fantastic opportunity.
But if fitting in means that you can be yourself, be appreciated for who you are and what you contribute, and that you enjoy the environment…
Congrats. You Dig What You Do.
Posted by chris fogarty
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