Get Hired with Andrew Seaman How to Show Off Your Leadership Skills as a Job Applicant
May 14, 2025
Shane Hatton, a team culture expert and author of 'Let's Talk Culture,' shares his insights on how to navigate company culture as a job applicant. He breaks down the meaning of buzzwords like 'cultural fit' and discusses the value of diverse perspectives in team building. Shane provides strategies for showcasing your leadership skills authentically during interviews, emphasizing the importance of personal values. Listeners will learn how to ask the right questions to evaluate workplace dynamics effectively.
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Culture Means More Than Fit
- Culture often means organizational behavioral norms but includes deeper aspects like values and assumptions.
- Hiring people who differ from the existing group strengthens innovation and success.
Assess Culture Through Behavior
- Ask about observed behaviors to understand an organization's values and culture.
- Determine if you will belong by knowing how people behave, not just if it's fun.
Use Stories to Gauge Culture
- Ask new employees for observations about the culture and veterans for stories about failures and leadership.
- Use stories to identify values and leadership styles beyond surface descriptions.