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Ask specific questions

At the end of a job interview, you should have the opportunity to ask questions.

Ask questions about culture qualities you've identified as important to you. Remote-specific questions about company culture include:

  • How does your team maintain strong bonds?
  • How has your company culture changed since working remotely?
  • What is the biggest hurdle you had to overcome when team members started working remotely?
  • What Slack channels are your favourite?

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Connect with current (or former) employees

Getting in touch with current and/or former team members can give you valuable knowledge.

  • Consider asking the hiring manager to introduce you to a few employees who can answer your questions about culture.
  • Or use LinkedIn to search for current and former emp...

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Use the hiring process as your cue

Pay attention to the following points during the remote hiring process.

  • Organisation. Is the hiring process disorganised and full of misunderstanding and frustrations, or do they have streamlined systems that show evident respect for your time?
  • ...

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Observe what you can

When you're interviewing remotely, pay attention to the details available.

As you speak to a hiring manager or other team members, pay attention to how content they seem in their roles. Do they seem excited about bringing somebody new onto the team? Or are they exhaust...

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Do some independent research

  • Website: Look for the company's "about" and "careers" pages, where you can find information about values, perks, and culture.
  • Blog: The company may have published a behind-the-scenes look at how they transitioned to remote work or the different soc...

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Evaluating company culture

Company culture is a necessary part to consider when evaluating whether a job is a good match for you. The work environment can have a significant impact on your experience and satisfaction in your role.

There are some pointers to help you understand the company's culture ...

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Know what you're looking for

When searching for your next position, a list of must-haves like pay and benefits should also include values you want your company to prioritize.

Perhaps an adequate work-life balance is vital if you are a remote worker. Or maybe you're lo...

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Connect with current (or former) employees

Getting in touch with current and/or former team members can give you valuable knowledge.

  • Consider asking the hiring manager to introduce you to a few employees who can answer your questions about culture.
  • Or use LinkedIn to search for current and former emp...

Job searching: going beyond the common interview questions

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 peopl...

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  • Who is your ideal candidate for this role
  • What are the biggest challenges for this role
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