{"id":2629,"date":"2019-04-09T10:44:26","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T14:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theunstucklife.co\/?p=2629"},"modified":"2022-12-14T12:55:25","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T17:55:25","slug":"the-1-question-we-get-asked-in-an-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icapsolutions.net\/the-1-question-we-get-asked-in-an-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"The #1 Question We Get Asked In An Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the last 90 days, I have interviewed about 30 people. Interviewing is super fun to me. I am just generally curious about humans. I love to learn about others and dive into what makes each person unique, yet quirky at the same time.\u00a0 Over the past 15 years, we have worked to refine our interview process by changing the questions we prep ahead of time. We want to make sure to be as thorough as possible while also giving the candidate the\u00a0REAL<\/strong>\u00a0information about ourselves and our organization.<\/span>
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\nWe have a specific 5-step process when we interview internal candidates.\u00a0 After a thorough search, we first set up a 15-minute phone interview. This process is very important in this day and age. So many candidates lack phone etiquette skills and this allows us to quickly rule out those who can\u2019t carry on a conversation. Next, we have the candidate come into our office for an in person interview with both of our owners. We go through a series of questions to decipher the habits, regulation, self-awareness and competencies of the potential employee.<\/span>
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\nAt the end of this in-person interview comes a very important piece of the process. We ask the candidate if they have any questions for us.\u00a0 Holding my breath, I am secretly pray that they do.\u00a0 \u201cPlease have looked at our website\u201d, I say to myself.\u00a0 \u201cPlease ask a question about technology\u201d, I hope. But, every single time in the last year the question is\u2026\u2026.<\/span>
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\n\u201cHow is your culture here?\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
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\nThis question isn\u2019t just asked by Millennials, but a question that every candidate regardless of age, race, gender or social economic background is dying to know.\u00a0 Their questions are not about our benefit packages, not about pay, not about work hours, and not about our community involvement.\u00a0 The thought is always the same\u2026..<\/span>
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\nDo your employees get along?\u00a0 Do you have a problem with gossip?\u00a0 Will I feel left out as a newcomer? Will you value me as a person?<\/strong><\/span>
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\nPeter Drucker made popular the statement \u201cCulture eats Strategy for breakfast\u201d and I would add that it eats lunch and dinner too, so don\u2019t leave it unattended.\u00a0 Most organizations are spending so much time on strategic plans and 3-year goal setting when their\u00a0culture<\/strong>\u00a0is just as, if not more important.\u00a0 Culture does not belong in the HR department and it can\u2019t be improved by just having an occasional potluck lunch. It is more than just having a set of values and a vision statement.<\/span>
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\nCulture takes work. It takes investment. It takes leaders who are committed to creating a happy, healthy workforce.<\/span>
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\nIf your culture is struggling, start today by fostering some intentional conversations. Conversations could help steer your culture to a new place. I would love to provide you with a free online booklet that might could help. Contact me at\u00a0traci@icapsolutions.net<\/a>\u00a0to request the PDF.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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