Be observant.  I mention in my last article that you have to set a good schedule because it will give you the chance to scout about the place and the people who are going to work.  But why?
Observing how people behave in coming to work and in going home is the best way to check if the company you are applying this time is worth joining.  If the morale of the people working for the company is low, you will see people drag their feet to work and rush their way home. You do not want to work for a company with many dissatisfied employees, do you?
It is also important to take notice of the attire of these people. It will give you the idea on what type of culture this company has. If you are the type of person who believes in the penshoppe motto: “express yourself”, then you will find no room for yourself in a company that wears uniform in close neck and black shoes. If you are the type who wants this attire, then you will be out of place if you work in a company with people who wears pajama to work.
There are two reasons why people stay long in a company and bloom. One, they feel they belong. Two, they are highly satisfied with the company’s culture that they are in. In most cases, staying longer really has nothing to do with money.
Finally, whatever you gain from your observation will give you an idea on how the interview will go and what the interviewer will expect from you. That is a battle half won. How you will turn that to your advantage is all up to you.

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