Interview Style
Airbnb interviews heavily emphasize cultural fit and mission alignment. They use a "Core Values Interview" specifically to assess alignment. Expect questions about belonging, hospitality, and scrappy problem-solving.
Core Values
Champion the Mission
Create a world where anyone can belong anywhere.
What interviewers look for:
Show passion for the mission and belonging.
Be a Host
Caring for others and making them feel welcome.
What interviewers look for:
Demonstrate hospitality and empathy.
Embrace the Adventure
Being curious and open to new experiences.
What interviewers look for:
Show adaptability and growth mindset.
Be a Cereal Entrepreneur
Scrappy, resourceful problem-solving.
What interviewers look for:
Demonstrate resourcefulness and hustle.
Simplify
Making complex things simple.
What interviewers look for:
Show you can cut through complexity.
Sample Questions
"Tell me about a time you made someone feel they belonged."
💡 Tip: Show empathy and active inclusion.
"Describe a time you solved a problem with limited resources."
💡 Tip: Emphasize scrappiness and creative solutions.
Tips for Success
- Understand and genuinely connect with the "belong anywhere" mission
- Have examples of being hospitable and creating belonging
- Show scrappy, entrepreneurial problem-solving
- Demonstrate simplification of complex problems
- Be genuine - cultural fit is heavily weighted
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not connecting with the belonging/hospitality mission
- Missing the "cereal entrepreneur" scrappy angle
- Being too corporate or process-heavy
- Not showing genuine cultural alignment
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