Read The Room, Perceive The Culture

The culture of most organisations can be detected from interacting with many customer facing staff if you have the opportunity.

How was your interaction with the recruiter who first contacted you?

How was your conversation with the lady at the reception?

What’s the first impressions you perceived at the face-to-face interview?

Reading the room can give quick insight in the culture of the organisation and can help you stir the conversation in a relatable ambience.

If they appear relaxed and humorous, enjoy their jokes. And if it’s all straight and direct, focus!