Re:Define you priorities (Score 1)

One way to get inside info, like the culture of a company, is by becoming a Gold Club member on Vault.com. Also look at watchdog type sites such as www.publicintegrity.org It's important to hear what the opposition or competition (if there is any) say about a company so that you're not just digesting the PR-speak of the interviewee or company slogans. The company is always going to make themselves look good so it's critical to try and find the other side of the story and decide for yourself. Also, one thing that's not usually stressed when looking for a job is asking yourself, How does the work I do at Xplace fit into the larger world? Try to meet the folks you'll be working with, if possible, before you take the job.