2. I want the public to think of us as ‘The Company With A Heart’.
But I want you to think of us as the company that will chew you up, spit
you out and smear you into the carpet if you screw up.”
3. Purpose of the interview
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
TECHNICAL
WHY
CULTURE
4. What we will cover
◦ What is organizational culture?
◦ Why culture matters?
◦ How do you find out about the culture of an
organization?
◦ Put your findings to use
6. Why culture matters
20,000 new hires, 46% of them failed within 18 months.
“…when new hires failed, 89% of the time it was for
attitudinal reasons and only 11% of the time for a lack of
skill.”
“And not just any attitude; companies want
attitudes that perfectly match their unique culture.”
11. Ask questions
1. “What’s the difference between a good employee in this role and a fantastic
one?”
2. Hypothetical article on company’s culture: “…what would be impossible not
to include?”
3. “What's the best part about working in this environment that I won't be
able to see from just a walk around the office?”
12. Review
Get to know the culture by:
• Social Media
• Symbols
• Environment
Pull it together- ask meaningful questions
