Were you ever faced with the challenge of hiring an employee that was outstandingly experienced and strikingly skilled but did not fit in with the company culture? Well, it happens and that qualifies as a ‘bad hire’. How can you minimize the risk of a bad hire? Simply hire for your culture.

Here are three ways to hire for your culture.

Clarify Your Company’s Expectations

The interview process is as much about the applicant as it is about your business. Use the opportunity to make the candidate understand not only their job requirements but also your organization.

Involve Other Employees

Where possible, invite employees from the various other departments to the interview sessions. Your organization is made up of people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and each has their own ways of contributing to the company culture. Utilize these differences by bringing in employees from the various departments to take part in the interviews.

Inquire About Particular Behaviors

When asking candidates and their references, question about their fancied way of doing things – not only what they do, but also the way they do it. Have applicants mention the values that mean most to them and the actions they took in their previous jobs to animate those values.