24/09/2026
A student asked me a question that I thought was worth sharing:
“How do I know if I can adjust to an organization’s culture during an interview?”
My answer?
Remember that an interview is not only for the organization to assess you. You are also assessing the organization.
Pay attention to:
• How they communicate with you
• How they treat you during the interview
• The kind of questions they ask
• How they describe their leadership style
• How they talk about employees and teamwork
• Whether their values align with yours
• What they expect from the person in the role
You may not fully understand an organization’s culture from one interview, but you can gather signals.
And please, don’t focus so much on getting the job that you forget to ask yourself:
“Would I actually thrive in this environment?”
Culture fit is not about changing who you are to survive at work. It is about understanding the environment and determining whether you and the organization can work well together.
— From an HR & L&D professional who believes interviews should be a two-way conversation. 🤍
