This week, a client who is interviewing for a new position asked me how to assess whether the company culture is the right fit.

"Culture" is a big concept that can mean a lot of different things. To some, it means a company's "vibe" or "personality." To others, it means the values and practices shared by employees. I've even heard it described as "a company's soul."

In a job interview, they ask you to "Tell us about a time when..."

Instead of rambling or worrying that you've given too much or too little detail, use this simple framework to structure your answer: the STAR method.

S – Situation. What was the challenge or situation you were in?

T – Task. What was your responsibility in the situation?

A – Action. What steps did you take to address it?

R— Result. What was the outcome that your actions achieved?

Read more about the STAR Method, including examples of what it looks like in action over at The Muse.

Today's Friday Resource: How to find a workplace that values & delivers psychological safety.

Tucked into this Harvard Business Review article by Cindy Gallop and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic (excellent read!) is a list of fantastic questions to ask your interviewer or a current employee about the psychological safety of a potential work environment…