How Not to Land Toxic Job

Learning Objectives

• Effective Question Formulation: Learn how to formulate thought-provoking questions to gain deeper insights into a potential job, company culture, and management style.
• Job Role Understanding: Develop the ability to ask about a typical day and day-to-day expectations to gain a comprehensive understanding of the position you're considering.
• Prioritization Skills: Understand how to identify and assess the top priorities of a job role and its significance within the organization.
• Performance Measurement: Gain knowledge about how leadership responsibilities and performance are measured, who is responsible for measuring them, and the frequency of assessments.
• Company Culture Assessment: Learn techniques to evaluate a company's management style, philosophy, and the culture within the organization.
• Continuous Learning: Understand the importance of ongoing training and education within an organization and how it impacts personal and career development.
• Retention Insights: Gain insights into what motivates employees to work for a particular organization and what keeps them engaged and satisfied.
• Departmental Perception: Develop the ability to assess how a specific department is perceived within the larger organization.
• Advancement Opportunities: Understand if there is a formal process for career advancement within the organization and what it entails.
• Success Traits: Identify the key traits and skills that contribute to success within the organization, helping you align your career goals with the organization's expectations.

These learning objectives are designed to help individuals use strategic questioning during interviews to gather vital information about potential jobs and organizations, ultimately leading to better-informed career decisions.