AEE 2109: Fortune 100 Speaker Jessica Kriegel on 3 Culture Questions You Must Ask in a Job Interview
Dec 7, 2023
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Jessica Kriegel, a doctor of leadership and management and Fortune 100 thought leader, shares insightful strategies for understanding workplace culture during job interviews. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with an organization's culture to ensure job satisfaction. Kriegel reveals three essential questions that candidates should ask to assess workplace environment effectively. With anecdotes and strategic communication tips, she equips listeners with the tools to navigate their career paths and choose employers wisely.
Ask about the organization's purpose or mission statement to understand their big why.
Explore the way people think and act to achieve results and determine if the company's culture aligns with your own aspirations and career goals.
Deep dives
Understanding Workplace Culture: Asking the Right Questions in Job Interviews
In this podcast episode, workplace culture strategist Dr. Jessica Kregel reveals three key questions to ask in a job interview to gain insights into the company's culture. The first question is about the organization's purpose or mission statement, understanding their big why. The second question focuses on the company's strategic plan for achieving its purpose. And the third question explores the way people think and act to achieve results and the overall culture of the organization. By asking these questions, job seekers can assess whether the company's culture aligns with their own values and working style.
The Importance of Understanding Workplace Culture
Workplace culture significantly impacts job satisfaction and overall success. It is crucial for job seekers to evaluate the culture of a company during interviews to ensure a good fit. Jessica Kregel emphasizes that not every culture works for every employee and highlights the need for diversity in environments that are best suited for achieving desired results. A good culture provides an environment where employees feel supported, can be authentic, and are valued as whole individuals. Job seekers are encouraged to find a culture in which they can thrive.
The Culture Equation: Purpose, Strategy, and Culture
Jessica Kregel introduces the concept of the Culture Equation, which consists of purpose, strategy, and culture. Purpose refers to the organization's big why, while strategy encompasses the company's plan to achieve its purpose. Culture, the third element, represents the way people think and act to obtain results. By asking about the organization's purpose, strategic plan, and the way people think and act, job seekers can gain valuable insights into the company's culture and determine if it aligns with their own aspirations and career goals.