InfoQ - Hiring - Presentations https://www.infoq.com InfoQ Hiring Presentations feed Presentation: Beyond the Code: Hiring for Cultural Alignment https://www.infoq.com/presentations/cultural-alignment/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=Hiring-presentations <img src="https://res.infoq.com/presentations/cultural-alignment/en/mediumimage/alicia-collymore-medium-1772013230299.jpeg"/><p>Alicia Collymore discusses the critical role of cultural alignment in building high-performing engineering teams. She explains how to move beyond "vibes" by identifying specific attributes in company values and assessing them during coding challenges and system design sessions. She shares practical advice on using interview debriefs, assessment criteria, and "culture add" to drive growth.</p> <i>By Alicia Collymore</i> Hiring Transcripts Culture QCon London 2025 Culture & Methods presentation Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:41:00 GMT https://www.infoq.com/presentations/cultural-alignment/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=Hiring-presentations Alicia Collymore 2026-03-13T11:41:00Z /presentations/cultural-alignment/en