3 questions to ask in a job interview to reveal the company's culture
This is a snippet from the weekly CNBC Make It Work newsletter, written by Ashton Jackson.
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:
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.
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