Overemphasis on Cultural Fit

Asking "Do you think you’ll fit in with our mostly male team?" or "Our culture is pretty intense; how do you feel about that?" may reflect a subtle bias. This can signal that the company values conformity to a dominant group’s norms and may discourage diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Asking "Do you think you’ll fit in with our mostly male team?" or "Our culture is pretty intense; how do you feel about that?" may reflect a subtle bias. This can signal that the company values conformity to a dominant group’s norms and may discourage diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

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