- I cannot emphasize this enough, be aware of what department you are interviewing for and talk privately with peers, ask about turnover and recent history. It will save you from some MAJOR headaches.
- Authoritarian style leadership in some groups, not receptive to feedback or guidance. This comes from the top, so it's the rule, though there are wonderful exceptions.
- Sales comes first, second, and third in all things. Some companies are run by their engineering department, some by their science/research departments, ZI is run with a mind-numbingly heavy hand by their sales department.