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Tuesday, 25 June 2024 05:04

3 questions to ask in a job interview to reveal the company's culture

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As a Gen Zer, company culture was a major deciding factor when I was job searching.
Like many people of my generation, I value a workplace that prioritizes diversity, work/life balance and professional growth. 
So I was surprised to hear hiring expert and entrepreneur Brianna Doe say it may not be smart to ask “What is the company culture like?” in a job interview.
Doe worked in marketing for roughly a decade, started leading hiring interviews seven years ago, and now, as founder of her own agency, Verbatim, will soon be hiring her own full-time staff. Doe says that she hears the question time and time again — and has even asked it herself.
“What I found was that it was just too vague or generic,” she says. “When I would ask that question, I would get the cookie-cutter answers of, ‘We have a great culture’ or ‘We really focus on collaboration.’”
To get a better idea of the culture of a company, ask these questions instead, Doe advises:
What are the common themes that you find among your highest performers?
What would the first 30 days look like for the person in this role?
What are some ways that success will be measured in the first 90 days? In the first year?
Remember you’re not the only one being evaluated in an interview; take the opportunity to evaluate the company, too. By asking smart questions, you’ll get a stronger sense of the values of the hiring manager and the organization. Then, you can better decide if the company is the right fit for you.

 

CNBC