You’ve been scrolling through job postings for hours, and you’re starting to feel a bit discouraged. Every posting seems like it’s looking for the entire team rather than just one person. But then you see it: the perfect job at the perfect company.
You start daydreaming about your great team, a boss that understands and supports you all the way, and inspiring leadership. But before you get too excited, remember not all that glitters is gold. Just because a company looks good on paper doesn’t mean it’s actually a great place to work. In fact, many seemingly great companies are actually big ol’ dumpster fires.
So, how can you avoid wasting your time applying for jobs at places that will end up being toxic?
Here are a few tips:
1. Check out Their Social Media Presence
These days, most businesses have some social media presence, whether on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Take some time to scroll through their feeds and get a feel of the overall company’s tone. Are they constantly putting out negative content? Probably not, but how does the comments section looks like? Are they posting only about their products or also about the people and initiatives they are undertaking?
