When interviewing, it’s important to pay attention to every aspect of the company, but the most important interaction will be the one you have with your potential manager.
Why?
Once hired, this relationship will have a big impact on whether your experience at the company is a positive or a negative one.
Managers do not control everything about you, but you DO want to work with someone who will teach you (not micro-manage you), motivate you, and help you grow professionally by giving you assignments and being available to answer your questions.
The expression “employees leave managers, not companies” is very true and paying close attention during your interview is the best way to evaluate this relationship, early on, to determine if the opportunity is the right one for you.
