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ESSENTIAL VIEWING: Hiring for Culture Fit- What You Need to Know

How do you show strong CULTURE FIT while interviewing? Here's a quick-and-dirty guide.

With over 40% of hiring managers choosing CULTURE FIT over SKILLS when determining who gets the job, knowing how to play to this side of things is key. Here are some tips!

Here are some frequently asked employer questions on culture fit (according to a recent HBR article):

• What type of culture do you thrive in? (Does the response reflect your organizational culture?)

• What values are you drawn to and what’s your ideal workplace?

• Why do you want to work here?

• How would you describe our culture based on what you’ve seen? Is this something that works for you?

• What best practices would you bring with you from another organization? Do you see yourself being able to implement these best practices in our environment?

• Tell me about a time when you worked with/for an organization where you felt you were not a strong culture fit. Why was it a bad fit?

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Employers Think I'm a Job Hopper!

Here are some NINJA TACTICS to keep "job hopper" questions from derailing your next interview. 

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Here are some NINJA TACTICS to keep "job hopper" questions from derailing your next interview. 

 

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How to Break the Ice in GROUP Interviews!

Brrr...ever entered a TOTALLY COLD group interview?

Hard to break the ice, isn't it?

Here are some tips to do just that. 

 

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Brrr...ever entered a TOTALLY COLD group interview?

Hard to break the ice, isn't it?

Here are some tips to do just that. 

Let me what's worked for you...and if you've suffered a big DISASTER on the group interview front, I'd love to know about that too! :-)

Watch PART 1 on BUILDING RAPPORT WITH ANYONE HERE: https://www.helloanish.com/blog/2017/8/30/how-to-quickly-build-rapport-with-anyone

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How to Quickly BUILD RAPPORT with Anyone!

Do you have trouble breaking the ice with people?

I want to share a personal strategy that works like GANGBUSTERS in getting things off on the right foot. Check it out!

 

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Do you have trouble breaking the ice with people?

I want to share a personal strategy that works like GANGBUSTERS in getting things off on the right foot. Check it out!

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How to Make Anxiety Your FRIEND During High-Stakes Situations!

Anxiety and stress can either CRUSH you....or bring out untapped GREATNESS.

I'd like to share some tips with you that have helped me ride this wave- come along!

Anxiety and stress can either CRUSH you....or bring out untapped GREATNESS.

I'd like to share some tips with you that have helped me ride this wave- come along!

 

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1 interview hack that will TRANSFORM how well you do!

Know what REALLY weirds people out about job interviews?

Having to constantly TALK THEMSELVES UP. 

It's totally unnatural, and feels a lot like bragging.

There's a MUCH better way to make a powerful impression. And I'm going to reveal it right here. 

Know what REALLY weirds people out about job interviews?

Having to constantly TALK THEMSELVES UP. 

It's totally unnatural, and feels a lot like bragging.

There's a MUCH better way to make a powerful impression. And I'm going to reveal it right here. 

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Recently Fired? Then You Need these 5 Interview Answers.

Here are the 5 great ways to answer, "Why were you laid off?"

Career Track/Responsibilities Change

"I loved working at [PREVIOUS EMPLOYER] and [OUTLINE MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITY]. A little over a year ago, a new management team was installed, and they decided to change the focus of my department as well as my responsibilities. While it didn't affect my performance, I ultimately decided to leave so that I could find a position that better catered to my strengths. Based on what I've learned so far, this role seems like a very strong fit."

Culture Mismatch

"A new [POSITION TITLE] was installed, and as a result of the changes that occurred, the in-house culture and priorities shifted significantly. I no longer felt that my priorities and those of the organization were in sync, so with regret I decided that it was better for all concerned that I move on. I don't foresee that as being remotely an issue here."

Further Education

"I knew that a [DEGREE, TRAINING NAME] was essential to realizing my career goals. And I knew that trying to pursue both it and a full-time career wasn't realistic. I dove in feet first, learned an incredible amount, and now feel empowered to move to the next stage of my career. Based on what we've been discussing, this seems like an excellent place to do just that!"

Internal Conflicts

"Our company has been suffering with low morale and high turnover for quite some time, and I began to understand that the systemic issues behind it were more than I could overcome. This is why I feel like this position would be an excellent match...."

"As rewarding as working at [PREVIOUS EMPLOYER] was, I felt disappointed by the lack of opportunities for career growth and wanted to change that. Based on what we've been talking about, I feel like this position would..."

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This is The Best Way to Answer "So, What Do You Do?"

The secret to answering "What do you do?" EFFECTIVELY is via a 1-line Tag Line. Here's how to create it:

1) What's Your Emotional Appeal?

How do I make people feel?

How do people benefit by working with me?

What words do others use to describe me?

2) Who Is Your Brand For?

What field or industry am I in (or do I want to be in)?

What are the words I would use to describe my work?

Who is my target audience?

3) What's Your Function?

Are you a creator, an organizer? A connector of people?

What service do I have to offer people?

What do I do that makes me stand out from everyone else?

NOW PUT YOUR ANSWERS TO ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS TOGETHER...

"I help ambitious people reach a new level in their careers."

"I transform the quality of patient care and the scope of healthcare services within large systems."

"I help companies enter the digital health space and bring game-changing solutions to market."

 

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