Are You Prepared For A 'Culture Fit' Job Interview?

That wasn't the point of the article though.

White people also don't act normal on the job.

The article talks about "cultural fit"



I don't think you understand the term


:cool:

Like I implied in the other thread: these mothafuckas always have a new way to screw you over. I guess credit checks aren't good enough.
 
they are not really looking for an answer to the question they are looking at how you react to curve balls if you will
no... I was mentored to do culture evaluations to build a team ideally with similar interests, and at worst the ability to relate to the same pop culture touchstones and history...

I argued that this limits internal team mentoring (fresh immigrants, very senior staff etc could be excluded)... was told to do me, but I'm ultimately responsible for team productivity and cohesion (translation: play along or at very least APPEAR to play along, or any future interpersonal HR issues will reflect against me also)
 
It's like the guy who never came to class but could charm the teacher into giving him an A.




i.e.

the white under-qualified guy will get the job because he could identify with culturally white elements over qualified non-white candidates.


Again, racist are trying to mis-construe the term "cultural fit" to perpetuate discrimination.


Cultural fit means that you possess similar attributes of the team you are joining e.g. problem solving approach, team work attributes etc...


It does NOT mean knowing what black diamond and double black diamond is.


We need to stop the bullshit excuses.

I have hired employees before.

This article gets it wrong


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Bitch please...I'm out here grinding in the REAL WORLD, with the proper education and skills...I work for the corps like everybody else.



I hired people like you.

You ever hired anyone?

How can you give an opinion?

What is it based on?

Being hired?

Just stop.

I can rip you to shreds without saying the word "bitch" or any other cuss words.

Fall back.

:smh::smh::smh:
 
I hired people like you.

You ever hired anyone?

How can you give an opinion?

What is it based on?

Being hired?

Just stop.

I can rip you to shreds without saying the word "bitch" or any other cuss words.

Fall back.

:smh::smh::smh:
whatever my dude...im on the lines...i really could care less what you say at this point. let it be known i interview in this world as a black man, I know the road blocks that sit in front of me. i grind now and I will always grind, and I know shit is not fair, but it is not up to me to make the rules at this point...so with your hiring ass...shut the fuck up.
 
only an idiot or a child feels like he has to insult people to have a decent conversation on the net...you can hide behind the screen but trust me bruh i have a degree and im in a nice field so you can take all that shit you talking and you know where you can put it... have a good night




u not reading the article kinda made it impossible for u to have a decent convo with anybody on here

wouldnt callin me an idiot make u a child also:confused:

an if i'm a child wouldnt me commin up wit that insult on the spot make me a pretty smart kid:dunno:
 
u not reading the article kinda made it impossible for u to have a decent convo with anybody on here

wouldnt callin me an idiot make u a child also:confused:

an if i'm a child wouldnt me commin up wit that insult on the spot make me a pretty smart kid:dunno:
I skimmed the article, then I read it again after you said whatever...as it stands I feel the same way I did before
 
You need to "get comfortable being uncomfortable"... Obviously when you are at the interview they can see you're not white... It's a cop out to give the whole "if my talent and qualifications" speech, because there is ALWAYS someone more talented and qualified... If you want to remove the HUMAN element, go start your own company...

The idea is to be 'well read', know your interviewers, know your company, know your location, know a current employee or an alumni--do your research. COMMUNICATION SKILLS and CULTURE FIT are the top things that employers look for. Actual skills is a baseline for the job...

At a certain point in your career you interviews and professional growth will become mostly 'culture fit'...

If you know your audience, you can show that you're a 'good fit'... If they're serious, get serious... If they all rowed crew in college--know SOMETHING about crew... In general, know SOMETHING about golf... Follow current events even if your job is to make widgets in some corner of the factory somewhere...
^^this

I lie in all my job interviews, but I'm usually well prepared for the organization I'm interviewing with... My personal preferences, habits and opinions change like the seasons during an interview. What I am brutally frank about is my goals, outlook, experience, professional opinions, habits, best practices, and management philosophies.

for example: I never played a round of golf in my life, but I can talk about it as if it was a denied passion... know your hiring manager's interests, the recruiter should help, but with Linked in now? Play 6 degrees and get the info you need.
 
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Been on plenty of tech interviews as I am a Web Developer at a big company.
Usually they interview you over the phone first to see if they want to bring you in.

If they give you a face to face it's gonna come down to how you fit into the group or if they are desperate for help and need people then if you get along it may not matter as much

bottom line
Yes this tactic is used to exclude -- the reasoning is you are gonna spend 40+ hours a week together it helps to have some commonalities and enjoy each others company it makes the day go by faster

It's not right but it's the game - and it's played by their rules - not ours

Usually the people who do this love what they do so they share that in common regardless of race - it's a starting point and what I usually talk about --- '

I dont discuss Hip Hop with my coworkers or problems of the inner city- (most of them hate hip hop and could care less about problems going on there)

It is what it is -

Yeah, I'm waiting on the word from a company i interviewed with twice over the phone and they brought me in for an interview. As the manager explained to me, he could hire me but he wanted to see if i fit in with the team. I got along with one really well and the other i felt didn't like me. So i don't know what the call is going to be. Hope i get it because it's at a top company (Forbes top 10 list) but if they don't i'll just have to put on the phoney face next time i'm in that position.
 
This is some simple ass shit.

But then you are asked:

What is your favorite movie?

just say some lame ass white comedy that sold really well. something like an adam sandler movie.

What's the last book you read?

just say you like to read mysteries. everyone should be able to say a popular best selling author.

Where's the last place you went on vacation?

just name a few weekend type places in your area. galveston shit like that

What TV shows do you watch most often?

seinfeld or that stupid shit big bang white folks love that.
 
This is some simple ass shit.

But then you are asked:

What is your favorite movie?

just say some lame ass white comedy that sold really well. something like an adam sandler movie.

What's the last book you read?

just say you like to read mysteries. everyone should be able to say a popular best selling author.

Where's the last place you went on vacation?

just name a few weekend type places in your area. galveston shit like that

What TV shows do you watch most often?

seinfeld or that stupid shit big bang white folks love that.




So tell me how this is NOT racism when you basically have to remake yourself into a white person to get a job?



Can one of you apologists explain


:hmm:
 
Non-whites must be able to recognize the phenomenon of Caucasian CULTURAL SUPREMISM, no matter what FORM it takes - the concepts that are used to "package" it.

Whites present their culture to the world, in universalistic terms. The most subtle and ideologically effective manifestation of white cultural supremism (imperialism) is the use of the semantics of "universalism" by whites.
As people become more "rational," they become more "universal." The "Platonic Abstraction" represents the universal.

The struggle towards and search for the universal is, for whites, a movement towards the ontologically and epistemologically independent. The "whole" for Plato represents "being." The "part" or partial is mere "becoming."

"Otology," is that branch of philosophy that deals with "being." Epistemology meets with "ontology" as concepts of space and time begin to adhere in theories.

"Universalism," is the critical ingredient of white cultural supremism / imperialism.

Caucasian interest as the interest of all people.

The small minority speaking for the overwhelming majority of the world.


Caucasians represent their culture by the term "civilization." Civilization, becomes the "universally" valid cultural form created by rational human beings.

By camouflaging Caucasian political interest as "universal" human goals, whites disarm the victims of their imperialism.

The more successfully Caucasian culture is imposed on Non-white people, the more convincing becomes the rhetoric, until Non-white "intellectuals" (Caucasian trained), struggle also to represent not our own, but the "universal-humanitarian" interest - already defined in terms of Caucasian value. We find it "unintelligent" to talk in terms of "Race."

White nationalism goes unrecognized while it spreads and destroys.
That is the function of the "universal" in terms of white cultural supremism - imperialism.

The myth of "universalism" is what enables Caucasians to impose their definitions so successfully to convince their political objects that they are not Caucasian definitions, but that they are UNIVERSALLY valid definitions, which serve the benefit of humankind.

Caucasian "definitions" are translated into "universalistic terms.



http://www.assatashakur.org/forum/afrikan-wholistic-health/33926-yurugu-african-centered-critique-caucasian-cultural-thought-behavior.html
 
This is some simple ass shit.

But then you are asked:

What is your favorite movie?

just say some lame ass white comedy that sold really well. something like an adam sandler movie.

What's the last book you read?

just say you like to read mysteries. everyone should be able to say a popular best selling author.

Where's the last place you went on vacation?

just name a few weekend type places in your area. galveston shit like that

What TV shows do you watch most often?

seinfeld or that stupid shit big bang white folks love that.

You're fuckin' pathetic. Can't see da forest for da trees.
 
^^this

I lie in all my job interviews, but I'm usually well prepared for the organization I'm interviewing with... My personal preferences, habits and opinions change like the seasons during an interview. What I am brutally frank about is my goals, outlook, experience, professional opinions, habits, best practices, and management philosophies.

for example: I never played a round of golf in my life, but I can talk about it as if it was a denied passion... know your hiring manager's interests, the recruiter should help, but with Linked in now? Play 6 degrees and get the info you need.

Cosign... If you wanna play the employee game and get a job, then get it...

The more you can deal with 'clients', the more you'll make... When they size you up, they are thinking about clients (as you get more senior)... They want you to be able to speak the language of their clients... Thats why many people fail the 'cultural fit' along racial lines... It is what it is if you must/choose to play the game...

.... What am i gonna do, sit on my couch crying about it?... Nah....


....
 
So tell me how this is NOT racism when you basically have to remake yourself into a white person to get a job?



Can one of you apologists explain


:hmm:

Well since the things that I listed are actually things I like to do what is the issue? I've been hunting ever since I was able to keep up in the woods. Was skinning squirrels in grade school. I love to read my moms keep me in books. Actually why I purchased an iPad easier on the eyes and I can carry more books. I get away to Galveston all the time. YEah the water is brown but its a nice getaway weekend spot. Are Black folks not supposed to enjoy those things? All the movies I download on here and Netflix you would think folks in 2013 would like different types of movies.

Nothing wrong with being militant but do that shit on your off time.
 
Just another tactic to dance around race. As a black man, I do not share the same interest as my white coworkers.

If my talent and qualifications make me a good fit why dismiss me because I'm not familiar with Seinfeld?


:hmm::hmm::hmm:

This....yeah they are definitely trying to weed out foreigners and minorities....

Racism is 100% about being able to deny resources to individuals based upon race....

ETA: another reason why we need our own......
thank you. Its amazing that people who promote this think a rational person can't see through this bullshit:smh:




:yes::yes::yes:


They are trying to throw all type of shit against the wall hoping something sticks



:smh::smh::smh:


In the meantime the US is losing it's competitiveness globally



The fucking titanic is sinking



:smh::smh::smh:
ironically they(the powers that be) have no one to blame but themselves
 
This is some simple ass shit.

But then you are asked:

What is your favorite movie?

just say some lame ass white comedy that sold really well. something like an adam sandler movie.

What TV shows do you watch most often?

seinfeld or that stupid shit big bang white folks love that.

you are a sucka to the nth degree. this shit made me :smh: in real life.

these crackas aint stupid, you kowtowing negro. respect yourself and your own mind. if they can't respect that, fuck 'em.
 
What kind of job is asking these questions? I've only been asked safety questions or stuff about a bad employee how do you get along.
 
Interesting thread. As a hiring manager who does a lot of phone screens. I'd never ask these type of questions. They don't seem to serve any purpose other than to try to see how much you are already like the people in the company now.

The closest I get to this is to try to see if there are interested in the field (IT in my case) outside of work.

Once a candidate gets past the phone screens, I usually have one veteran team member try to assess "cultural fit" during the onsite interviews.

To me that meant how well would they fit into the company's organizational style. For the most part that meant they have to be flexible and open minded. WE never wanted to hire anyone who seemed inflexible or wasn't capable of picking shit up quickly.
 
My IT team is comprised of 8 people....2 of em are cacs.....the rest are black.
Fortunately, my boss, who is the director of cloud infrastructure services, reaches out to me before making a decision on who he decides to hire and add on to my team. I've purposely recommended every black candidate out of the choices each time.
Never was asked any of those crazy ass questions tho.
 
Just another tactic to dance around race. As a black man, I do not share the same interest as my white coworkers.

If my talent and qualifications make me a good fit why dismiss me because I'm not familiar with Seinfeld?


:hmm::hmm::hmm:

I am not even going to address the motives of why they use those questions I am more curious about your statement.

How do you know you don't share similar interests?

As if black people are limited or things white people like are exclusive.

Although I never watched Seinfeld I know plenty of black folks that did .
 
Just another tactic to dance around race. As a black man, I do not share the same interest as my white coworkers.

If my talent and qualifications make me a good fit why dismiss me because I'm not familiar with Seinfeld?


:hmm::hmm::hmm:
I hear you and I agree. However, it's a complex conondrum in the hiring process. As a hiring mgr. I can't afford to hire someone, who I can't trust, and won't have my best interests...no matter how talented one is or how stellar their background may be. Conversely, I willing to gamble on someone, who may not have all of the skills I looking for or credentials, but I feel they are coachable and have the bandwidth to learn and attitude. Fit is critical and impacts my success and brand that I have worked very hard establish. Would you marry a hoe? Even if she's a dime, and could hook a steak up?

Remember...the goal of the firm is to maximize owner's wealth...and each of us should view ourselves as wealth maximizers.
 
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Non-whites must be able to recognize the phenomenon of Caucasian CULTURAL SUPREMISM, no matter what FORM it takes - the concepts that are used to "package" it.

Whites present their culture to the world, in universalistic terms. The most subtle and ideologically effective manifestation of white cultural supremism (imperialism) is the use of the semantics of "universalism" by whites.
As people become more "rational," they become more "universal." The "Platonic Abstraction" represents the universal.

The struggle towards and search for the universal is, for whites, a movement towards the ontologically and epistemologically independent. The "whole" for Plato represents "being." The "part" or partial is mere "becoming."

"Otology," is that branch of philosophy that deals with "being." Epistemology meets with "ontology" as concepts of space and time begin to adhere in theories.

"Universalism," is the critical ingredient of white cultural supremism / imperialism.

Caucasian interest as the interest of all people.

The small minority speaking for the overwhelming majority of the world.


Caucasians represent their culture by the term "civilization." Civilization, becomes the "universally" valid cultural form created by rational human beings.

By camouflaging Caucasian political interest as "universal" human goals, whites disarm the victims of their imperialism.

The more successfully Caucasian culture is imposed on Non-white people, the more convincing becomes the rhetoric, until Non-white "intellectuals" (Caucasian trained), struggle also to represent not our own, but the "universal-humanitarian" interest - already defined in terms of Caucasian value. We find it "unintelligent" to talk in terms of "Race."

White nationalism goes unrecognized while it spreads and destroys.
That is the function of the "universal" in terms of white cultural supremism - imperialism.

The myth of "universalism" is what enables Caucasians to impose their definitions so successfully to convince their political objects that they are not Caucasian definitions, but that they are UNIVERSALLY valid definitions, which serve the benefit of humankind.

Caucasian "definitions" are translated into "universalistic terms.



http://www.assatashakur.org/forum/a...ique-caucasian-cultural-thought-behavior.html




bump
 
I hear you...I really do. And a

I hear you and I agree. However, it's a complex conondrum in the hiring process. As a hiring mgr. I can't afford to hire someone, who I can't trust, and won't have my best interests...no matter how talented one is or how stellar their background may be. Fit is critical. Would you marry a hoe? Even if she's a dime, and could hook a steak up?



can you quantitatively describe your org's culture?




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can you quantitatively describe your org's culture?

Yeah bruh...we have a plethora of emperical data that provides evidence of what our culture is like...we also have anecdotal evidence as well... As I'm sure you know, organizations (companies, churches, frat chapters etc...)are living and breathing entities.


:hmm:
 
I hear you...I really do. And a

I hear you and I agree. However, it's a complex conondrum in the hiring process. As a hiring mgr. I can't afford to hire someone, who I can't trust, and won't have my best interests...no matter how talented one is or how stellar their background may be. Fit is critical. Would you marry a hoe? Even if she's a dime, and could hook a steak up?

Some don't understand there is more than skills and knowl edge required..

And that many resumes are submitted for ever open position and many have the required skills and knowledge.

And that very few positions work alone and most are part of some team and witj other departments or vendors.

Yes it it true we are shut out of many jobs and held to different standards because of white supremacy.

Yes it is true that we need more people hiring that look like us and relate to us.

Yes it is true we need more businesses

But until all of that happens it is dishonest to pretend the only reason we are not hired is white supremacy.

Take advantage of the information and threads that posters share that increases your skills and value. There are many that provide information and or traiming and education, much of it free
 
Some don't understand there is more than skills and knowl edge required..

And that many resumes are submitted for ever open position and many have the required skills and knowledge.

And that very few positions work alone and most are part of some team and witj other departments or vendors.

Yes it it true we are shut out of many jobs and held to different standards because of white supremacy.

Yes it is true that we need more people hiring that look like us and relate to us.

Yes it is true we need more businesses

But until all of that happens it is dishonest to pretend the only reason we are not hired is white supremacy.

Take advantage of the information and threads that posters share that increases your skills and value. There are many that provide information and or traiming and education, much of it free

Agreed.
 
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