After working in a few high-stress, toxic environments, I’m picky about where I go next. Is it a red flag for recruiters if I ask about culture fit during the initial screen? I want to be upfront about what I'm looking for, but I don't want to talk myself out of a good opportunity too soon.

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Kind of curious about this myself now that you mention it. I wouldn't think doing a quick vibe check would be anything they'd think twice about. You've got me wondering if that's actually true.

I have had jobs where I have stood outside the building having to Pep talk myself into going inside

No, that really shouldn’t be a red flag. I think it is expected for people to ask about company culture these days. It might be a red flag if you don’t inquire about culture. Asking about a culture shows that you’re interested in a company and being there for the long haul.

* Correction, every time you meet a new client, which then will turn into a new account!

Asking about culture is not a red flag if done professionally. I see it as maturity. Frame it around performance conditions, such as how teams handle feedback or conflict. That shows intention, not pickiness.

That sounds like my situation. I stated in an interview how important company culture was and they looked at me like why do you care so much about the culture. I'm going to rethink how I message the importance of culture with particular examples.

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