Is The Pursuit Of “Cultural Fit” Just Another Excuse To Discriminate?

Emma Bakh
Emma Bakh
Nov 6 · 3 min read
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wall mural with colorful hands holding each other

If you’ve ever found yourself searching for a new job, you’ve probably come across the words “cultural fit” at some point during your job search.

It might sounds pretty straight forward, but what exactly is cultural fit?

Theoretically, cultural fit refers to how well a candidate’s values align with the values, mission…

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Emma Bakh

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