Before You Take That Job, Make Sure You Ask These Very Important Questions

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Before taking a job at a new company, it's important to assess whether it's the right fit. With a little sleuthing, you can find out what it's actually like to work there.

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00:00Before taking a job at a new company, you probably want to know what it's actually

00:05like working there.

00:06In fact, 44% of employees said good work culture is more important than salary in a 2019 Career

00:13Builder study.

00:14But company jargon doesn't always give you a full sense of values.

00:18Heading to the company's website is a good place to start, but also try to network with

00:22employees on LinkedIn, especially if you're already connected, and check for any recent

00:26changes in management that could impact their culture.

00:30Career sites can also provide insight into how past and present employees feel about

00:34the company.

00:35Reviews on sites like Glassdoor, The Muse, and CareerBliss are great tools to get the

00:39lowdown.

00:40Also, check for red flags like bad online customer reviews.

00:44Your interview is another great way to get an inside look.

00:47The Muse suggests getting there early to do some recon in the lobby.

00:51Pay attention to how employees interact.

00:53Are they working together?

00:54Are they friendly?

00:55Having a good vibe is important.

00:57And finally, at the job interview, ask good questions to get informative answers.

01:02The Balance Careers says a good way to frame them is to ask for examples.

01:06Questions like, what's an example of someone succeeding in the company?

01:09Gives you more info than asking, what's your company's culture like?

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