3 Questions to Help You Learn The Unwritten Rules At Your New Job

Non-Technical Questions to Ask In Your New Tech Job

You can’t ask the right questions in a new job until you know what’s really happening.

It’s natural to want to dive into the technical side of the job, asking about tools and technologies used. But it’s more important to understand the culture of your organization first.

Once you know that, there are some questions that can be more constructive than others

Here are 3 to help you get up to speed.

Question # 1 — What do you wish someone had told you when you started?

What team or company dynamics should I be aware of?

This is one of my favorite questions to ask both new and long-time employees alike. It helps cut through any ambiguity around the unwritten rules and begins a conversation based on honesty and openness.

Question # 2 — What’s the best way to stay in the loop?

Is there an internal newsletter or mailing list you can sign up for?

Figure out how people communicate.