82% of hiring managers think measuring cultural fit is important, which makes sense because 54% said their organization has a clear definition of its culture. While “job fit” is often a hiring manager’s primary focus, a candidate should also fit within the company’s values, beliefs and behaviors.
When following a standard hiring process, you first and foremost make sure candidates have the required skills, experience, and education for the role. But after you find a few people who fit the bill, you should then consider if they’ll gel with their team members and the company as a whole. Every interviewer needs to answer the question, “Is the candidate a good culture fit?”
Top 11 Culture Fit Questions to Ask in a Job Interview
1.What management style motivates you to do your best work?
2.How would past coworkers best describe your work style?
3.What's the greatest workday of your life?
4.What can your hobbies tell me that your resume can't?
5.If you won a million dollars in the lottery, what would you do with the money?
6.Do you prefer to work by yourself or as part of a team?
7.How do you think your previous managers and coworkers would describe working with you?
8.You’re busy with your responsibilities but a team member asks for your help. What do you do?
9.How would you handle an upset customer?
10.How do you deal with job-related stress?
11.Your friend’s birthday is coming up. Tell me how you go about picking out a gift for them.
Why should you ask Cultural Fit questions in a Job Interview?
Hiring managers search for candidates whose own values, beliefs, outlook, and behavior suit their company's culture. This is because employees that match the organization's personality and fit well within the work environment are more likely to be satisfied and happy with their job. As a result, the likelihood of talent retention increases, as well as job performance.
During an interview process, behavioral questions such as, “Give us an example of someone you worked well with,” allow the interviewer to evaluate if the candidate’s style and attitude are suited for the company. Their responses reveal their unique skills, abilities, and personality.
