Whether your interview is in-person or virtual, prepare specific questions to get more detailed answers on the culture. For example:

• When someone drops the ball on a project, how does your team handle it?
• When there is a conflict cross-functionally, how do people sort it out?
• When people are working remotely, how does the company ensure there is a sense of community?

Knowing how a company answered specific questions (even if they responded vaguely) will give you a better idea of what to expect if you accept the offer.

A company's culture can be found online. Companies will have a mission, vision, and culture statement available online. Job seekers should pay attention to the nuances of language.

• Pay attention to how postings are written. The wording can reveal beliefs and prioriti...