How do you assess culture fit when interviewing for a job, or interviewing candidates for that matter? I remember interviewing someone from a very competitive, hard-driving company, and I knew she would not be a great fit for our heavily matrixed, laid back team. But now I wonder whether she would have been a good addition after all.

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I think interviewing for cultural fit goes too far at some companies. It’s usually extremely difficult to judge someone’s cultural fit during normal interviews. So, unless you’re doing full cultural fit interviews, you’re not going to know if someone will fit in.

I agree. And I also realize the value that different types of people/personalities bring to a team. The diversity makes us better.

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There has to be honesty and transparency on both sides. Had she been looking specifically for a more laid-back team, perfect. I would say the transition would probably take some time, even if that is what you wanted.

Yes, good point. She might not have felt energized without the competitive atmosphere.

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