Fast Company gives advice on how to clue in on a Company’s Corporate Culture.
Here’s a summary:
1. Instead of focusing on the job title and the salary, take a step back and pay attention to the small things.
2. Arrive 20 minutes early for the interview so you can see the happenings. Listen carefully to what employees are saying to each other; pay attention to their mode of dress and how they treat each other.
3. Take a mental snapshot of your new boss’s office to see what’s important to him or her.
4. Arrange an informal meeting with the new boss over coffee or lunch. Size up how he or she interacts with others. That will give you a good clue as to what to expect.
5. If you need specific answers to a burning question ask your new boss to tell you a story, much like a behaviour-based interview. “Tell me a time when…. “
6. After leaving an interview, sit down and make a list of everything you learned, and flag anything that is of concern to you. If something is bugging you, seek clarification before you accept the job.
http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/99/open_playbook.html