1. Setup
2. Guide
3. Scoring
4. Results

Define Core Elements of Culture

Step 1 of 4: Establish baseline. Clarify what your organization's culture is all about.

Selecting this helps tailor the guide in the next step to how you plan to gather information.

Interview Guide & Assessment

Step 2 of 4: Use these targeted questions, methods, and tools to evaluate candidate.

Targeted Interview Questions

Probe deeper into past experiences and behaviors.

  • Adaptability
    Tell me about a time you adapted to a challenging situation.
  • Teamwork
    Describe a conflict with a colleague and how you resolved it.
  • Values
    Give an example of a time you had to make a difficult ethical decision.
  • Work Style
    What type of work environment do you thrive in?

Practical Scenarios & Tools

Assess real-time responses and skills.

Hands-on Assessment
The "Paper Bag" Test

"Here is a paper bag with everything you need inside to build a working computer, load an Operating System and connect to the Internet; you have 20 minutes to send me an email from this machine, go!"

Simulation
Workplace Shadowing

Have a candidate shadow an actual team member during a tour of the workplace. See if they envision themselves in the role, then ask job-related questions to check for cognitive skills and cultural intuition.

Stress Test
Mission Pivot

During an interview scenario, abruptly switch the stated flow plan. Observe how the candidate responds to a stressful change to the current mission without warning.

💡 Training Tips:
  • Minimize bias by focusing on evidence, not gut feeling.
  • Use role play to practice assessing cultural fit internally.
  • Combine these questions with practical assessments shown above.

Candidate Assessment & Scoring

Step 3 of 4: Rate the candidate (1-5), assign weights, and document evidence.

Match with organization environment
%
3.0
Ability to collaborate in team environment
%
3.0
Comfort with change and new processes
%
3.0
Clarity and effectiveness
%
3.0
Embodies the organization's core values
%
3.0

Cultural Fit Score Results

Step 4 of 4: Final calculated assessment based on the weighted rubric.

Organizational Context
Core Values: --
Mission: --
0.0
Weighted Total
Candidate Profile
Average Cultural Fit

The candidate shows a moderate level of alignment. Review specific categories for improvement areas.

Score Breakdown & Evidence

Category Score Weight Calculation Evidence / Notes Value
Total Cultural Fit Score: 0.00