There is a lot of talk in business about company culture. Most of the time human resources or hiring managers are trying to fit candidates into their existing cultures. It is equally as important that employees take some time to get to know a corporate culture before deciding if it is right for them. How do you determine if a company is a match for your personal needs?

 4 Ways to Find the Company Culture that Fits You

1. Know your own values. Before you talk to any companies you need to determine what it is you’re looking for in a corporate culture. Companies often have mission statements which inform their staff what their corporate values. Create your own mission statement. Determine what kind of company you want to work for so it can help you in your job search.
2. Talk to previous employees and managers. There is nothing like confirmation from other employees. The best source for this is LinkedIn. Connect to current and former employees to get a feeling for why someone likes to work with the company or why they might have left. This will give you a good sense for the attitude of the other workers and how it fits with your background.
3. Show up early and observe. Plan to arrive to the interview about 15 to 20 minutes early for your meeting. You don’t want to show up much earlier than that or you will risk making the interviewer uncomfortable. However, 15 minutes will give you plenty of time to observe how the office functions, how people interact, and form an opinion about the environment.
4. Discuss more than just the job at the interview. At your job interview you will likely cover the general job functions and your experience. The manager will also ask you if you have any questions for them. This is a good time to dig deeper about the corporate culture. Ask why they like to work for the company.

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