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To the left startup, you don't have to explain anything. To new potential employers, just say "It wasn't a good culture fit." Basically, you don't have to expla
by informatimago 11y ago
To the left startup, you don't have to explain anything.
To new potential employers, just say "It wasn't a good culture fit." Basically, you don't have to explain anything either, (and probably should not), but you want to give a polite answer, so give the blandest explanation, like culture fit. You may also instead mention how the new potential employer is closer to your home, or offer a better salary, etc.
- notahacker 11y agoIsn't the first question most employers would ask in response to that "what didn't you like about the culture?" Sounds like one of those cases where the truth "I didn't appreciate the stream of homophobic banter from some team members or feel that I had any way of influencing that aspect of the workplace culture" is a lot less damaging than a bland "culture fit" answer which might be a coded answer for "argues all the time", "needs far too much guidance" or "not willing to work as hard as expected" or "prefers stability of BigCorp" Let's face it, an interviewer not making an offer mainly because they interpret "dislikes constant stream of homophobic banter" as "PC asshole" is a pretty good indication of another bullet dodged anyway.
- codegeek 11y agoNever talk about cultural fit etc. That most likely sounds like "I complain too much about people that I work with". It may not be true at all but any potential hiring manager who does not know you well will have an inclination to be safe than sorry. It is the unfortunate reality.