After graduation from the university, a lot of companies have vacancies for the work. So it is only your wish or choice of how and where to start work and cooperation further. And Paperwork you will provide before the interview.
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Because "cultural fit" is just vague subjective BS used to exclude qualified candidates in favor of people who the hiring manager wants to hang out with, which almost always is someone like themselves.
Now, not only is this discrimination, but it terrible business practice. Hiring "fits" eventually results in a monoculture, where everyone thinks broadly the same, which means no one is covering the blind spots. Monocultural companies perform significantly worse over time. You can measure it and that's why so many places give points for diversity hires.
Diversity, by itself, breeds better performance simply by having one guy on the team who thinks differently due to upbringing, culture or neuroatypicallity. OP's autistic candidate (while possibly not the best conversationalist) would probably be extremely productive and helpful given there's already a number of people in the main "clique". His weirdness is a virtue.
I've never really considered "culture" when hiring. There's temperament and the position, which applies in few cases. You don't want "nice" people in charge of machinists. They'll eat him/her alive. And you never want to hire a narcissist. But it's not my job to hire drinking buddies, and fit matters much less for most positions, especially when hiring experienced people who've done similar work elsewhere.
Culture is far, far less important than management just setting a clear direction, turning that into clear goals for subordinates, and making sure those goals are met. Your employees don't have to hang out after work. They just have to hit those goals.
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Nobody said cultural fit (at least, I didn't), we were speaking to the idea of having two otherwise equally-qualified candidates, except that one may in our estimation mesh better with our existing team than the other. Not because of the color of their skin or their sexual preference or such, but because of their personality (for instance, one seems a little more outgoing/relaxed than the other).
The idea that choosing the person you think would mesh better based on non-cultural personal factors is somehow discriminatory is ridiculous to me. Hiring managers are hiring managers precisely because they're tasked with making these kinds of decisions.
And again, just because something isn't as important doesn't mean it isn't still a reasonable factor to consider.
And if you're serious about looking for a job, then you should suck it up and accept the fact that hiring managers most likely are going to consider how well you'll mesh with the company when they evaluate you. If you want to apply to be a lawyer and you have bright purple hair, knock yourself out.
Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but there does seem to be a feeling among some people (I'm not speaking specifically to this conversation) who feel that they're somehow entitled to a job just because they meet the qualifications and don't outright bomb the interview (in their estimation). Well, sorry to say there's more factors than that in play, and if you want a job, you owe it to yourself to give you every advantage you reasonably can.
The idea that choosing the person you think would mesh better based on non-cultural personal factors is somehow discriminatory is ridiculous to me. Hiring managers are hiring managers precisely because they're tasked with making these kinds of decisions.
And again, just because something isn't as important doesn't mean it isn't still a reasonable factor to consider.
And if you're serious about looking for a job, then you should suck it up and accept the fact that hiring managers most likely are going to consider how well you'll mesh with the company when they evaluate you. If you want to apply to be a lawyer and you have bright purple hair, knock yourself out.
Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but there does seem to be a feeling among some people (I'm not speaking specifically to this conversation) who feel that they're somehow entitled to a job just because they meet the qualifications and don't outright bomb the interview (in their estimation). Well, sorry to say there's more factors than that in play, and if you want a job, you owe it to yourself to give you every advantage you reasonably can.
Despite this being a popular question, I’ve never been asked this but in case I am, I need some suggestions on how to respond.
“Why do you want to work here?”
I think it’s a stupid question because the only reason anybody works anywhere is to earn a living.
“Why do you want to work here?”
I think it’s a stupid question because the only reason anybody works anywhere is to earn a living.
People may work to gain real-world experience, or because they've heard good things about the corporate culture at the place they're hoping to find employment or because (gasp) they actually feel passionate about the company's mission statement.
It's not a stupid question; it's a question designed to see whether you actually give a damn about working at the place where you're hoping to find employment, and I hope to god you wouldn't actually reply with what you just said.
I had a friend who was stupid enough to tell coworkers that he was only working at the company that had employed him because he wanted to earn enough money to move elsewhere. No surprise that he was terminated shortly thereafter.
It's not a stupid question; it's a question designed to see whether you actually give a damn about working at the place where you're hoping to find employment, and I hope to god you wouldn't actually reply with what you just said.
I had a friend who was stupid enough to tell coworkers that he was only working at the company that had employed him because he wanted to earn enough money to move elsewhere. No surprise that he was terminated shortly thereafter.
I’m smart enough to not say that in an interview. I was simply giving my opinion of that question. A better question is “Why should we hire you?” Or “What can you bring to the role?”
But I really have no idea what to say in response to the first question.
But I really have no idea what to say in response to the first question.
Research the place that is going to interview you and come up with something about the idea of working there that excites you...besides the income, obviously.
Alternately, look at previous jobs that didn't satisfy you and contrast them with the place that will be interviewing you.
The question isn't about how you will be an asset to them; the question is about what excites you about working there. It's not a trick question.
IIRC, one of the things I would bring up is that I felt opportunities at my last job were limited due to it being a small private company, and I was looking forward to working in an environment where I would have more opportunities for growth.
Alternately, look at previous jobs that didn't satisfy you and contrast them with the place that will be interviewing you.
The question isn't about how you will be an asset to them; the question is about what excites you about working there. It's not a trick question.
IIRC, one of the things I would bring up is that I felt opportunities at my last job were limited due to it being a small private company, and I was looking forward to working in an environment where I would have more opportunities for growth.
The weirdest things can happen in an interview. I have actively NOT wanted a job but have for personal reasons (read family pressure) applied for a job and made it to the interview. When you don't want something be it a job or a boyfriend you somehow get it. Not that I would actually recommend that approach.
When I applied to be a librarian (yep) I said I wanted the job because I liked books. Apparently that was the worst answer I could have given. One wants to be a librarian to help others... yada yada yada. If asked why you want to be here or work here it's because you want to serve...
When I applied to be a librarian (yep) I said I wanted the job because I liked books. Apparently that was the worst answer I could have given. One wants to be a librarian to help others... yada yada yada. If asked why you want to be here or work here it's because you want to serve...
This is actually EXACTLY what I'm talking about. You will exclude lots of excellent people simply because you want to hire a buddy who's outgoing and easy going.
The weirdest things can happen in an interview. I have actively NOT wanted a job but have for personal reasons (read family pressure) applied for a job and made it to the interview. When you don't want something be it a job or a boyfriend you somehow get it. Not that I would actually recommend that approach.
When I applied to be a librarian (yep) I said I wanted the job because I liked books. Apparently that was the worst answer I could have given. One wants to be a librarian to help others... yada yada yada. If asked why you want to be here or work here it's because you want to serve...
That is so weird! I would think loving books and reading would be a very good answer. I doubt someone who didn’t like reading would ever want to be a librarian.
As someone who works in the field, Refuge is totally right. Books are actually a very small part of being a librarian. The vast majority of the job is about customer service. Especially depending on your role in the particular library (like helping college students learn research skills, for example), you could be very good at your job without even enjoying reading on your own time.
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