Day Girl Question:

We all know that interviews exist largely so that the employer can determine whether or not you're a good fit for their organization. But, you should also treat it as your opportunity to ascertain whether or not the company and position are a good fit for you.

YOU SHOULD ALSO TREAT INTERVIEWS AS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT THE COMPANY AND POSITION ARE A GOOD FIT FOR YOU.

Culture has become a bit of a buzzword, but it's still an incredibly important part of your employment experience. And you don't need me to tell you that culture can vary greatly between employers.

Have your interviewer give a brief description of the company culture. Would she describe it as warm, encouraging, and family-like? Is it high energy, innovative, and constantly pushing to be on the cutting edge?

Pay close attention to what words your interviewer uses in order to get a good feel for what qualities the organization values. If she says words like "fast paced" and "deadline driven" and you're someone who needs to breathe into a paper bag at the thought of having a tight turnaround time, you might need to revaluate things.