How would you describe the company culture?

Finding the right 'fit' for yourself is just as important as the interviewer finding the right 'fit' for themselves. Although you may urgently need a new position, it's always best to take a deeper dive into the company to ensure they will offer you the workplace environment that you need.

Here are the most common types of company cultures and an example of what to look for:

1. Leadership Driven: This type of company will invest in its leaders and offer you coaching and mentorship opportunities. They will also focus on developing you as a leader in your role, whether through empowerment, growth opportunities, or giving you a team of your own to lead down the road.

2. Mission Driven: A mission-driven company will hire employees based on how passionate they are for their cause. This type of organization is usually a collaborative environment often found in faith-based companies or startups. Be aware that sometimes boundaries can be forgotten in a mission-driven environment as the leadership team will often act as though the mission is more important than anything else.

3. Customer Driven: Many companies have a 'customer is always right' attitude. This attitude can be excellent but make sure to ask questions related to how they empower their employees in times of customer-related conflict. You want to ensure that your company will stand behind you while supporting a customer-centric environment. There needs to be a healthy balance.

4. Target Driven: Companies that are sales or target driven tend to attach everything their employees do to a destination, number, or goal. You will most likely enjoy this type of workplace culture if you have a competitive personality. If you are not competitive, you should ask more questions regarding how your performance and successes will be measured. Also, do a deeper dive into how you would be rewarded for successes and what happens when targets are not met.

You may find that the company you are interviewing with has a blend of these cultures. Digging into employee review sites will be an excellent resource for finding out what past and current employees think about the workplace culture.