Interview Boss Cracking the company values question (without selling your soul)
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Sep 10, 2025 Navigating company values in interviews can be tricky. The hosts share insights on answering values-based questions with confidence, emphasizing the power of personal examples. They suggest using acronyms to recall values easily and warn against generic answers. A listener's inspiring job search journey showcases the importance of community support. Lighthearted stories about juggling preparation amidst life’s interruptions add to the fun. Overall, it's about turning experiences into compelling narratives that resonate with employers.
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Memorise Values With A Silly Acronym
- Do memorise the company's values when interviewing internally and write them down in your notebook.
- Use a silly acronym to lock them into memory and recall them under pressure.
Always Back Values With A Story
- Do always back value statements with a specific example rather than just saying the words.
- Use real stories to show you've lived the value rather than giving vague claims.
Two People Who 'Love Animals'
- Emma contrasts two people who say they love animals to show why examples matter.
- The person who describes fostering a dog convinces more because they show real involvement.