You’re preparing for a job interview in Culture Change. What’s the best way to make a lasting impression?

2 Show your skills

Culture change requires a range of skills, such as communication, collaboration, leadership, innovation, and problem-solving. You should highlight these skills in your resume and cover letter, but also in your interview. You can use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe specific situations where you applied these skills and achieved positive outcomes. You can also use the SOAR method (Situation, Obstacle, Action, Result) to show how you overcame challenges and learned from failures. Be concise, clear, and confident in your responses.

3 Share your mindset

Culture change also requires a certain mindset, such as curiosity, adaptability, resilience, and growth. You should show that you have this mindset in your interview by asking insightful questions, expressing your enthusiasm, and showing your willingness to learn. You should also demonstrate that you can embrace change, deal with ambiguity, and cope with uncertainty. You can share stories of how you have adapted to different contexts, cultures, and situations, and how you have used feedback and reflection to improve yourself and others.

6 Follow up

After the interview, you should follow up with the interviewer or the hiring manager to thank them for their time and interest. You should also restate your enthusiasm and suitability for the job, and highlight your main strengths and achievements. You should also address any questions or concerns that they may have, and provide any additional information or references that they may request. You should also ask for feedback and next steps, and keep in touch until you hear back from them.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?