Knowing if an office is right for you isn’t an easy proposition.
The influence your manager has on your happiness cannot be understated.
Find out as much as you can about them before signing an employment contract.
Go hard on researching them & the company. Google around.
Talk to people who’ve left the company in the past 6 months (find them on LinkedIn).
Ask interview questions that force genuine answers:
“How do you measure success?”
“What makes you most proud of your team?”
“What do your best employees say about working here?”
Bad managers:
Push blame I don’t take responsibility
Are disrespectful towards colleagues/past employees
Good managers:
Speak openly & transparently
Speak highly of their team and discuss accomplishments
How do you know a hiring manager is lying?
They make vague or contradictory statements
They’re evasive or defensive when answering questions
They’re unable to provide specific examples about the team or culture
Trust your instincts and ask follow-up questions if you have any doubts.
