Patel 5102018

Published: May 10, 2018, 1:30 a.m.

As college grads of the class of 2018 prepare to take the first steps of their career paths, a word of warning: donâ??t accept your first job offer. You may be stepping into a dangerous company culture. Corporate culture expert and entrepreneur Piyush Patel has five tips for new grads to spot a toxic company before accepting the offer. â??Use all of your senses during the interview,â?? says Patel. â??What does the office conversation sound like? Do the office areas smell like food? That likely means that people donâ??t have time to take breaks and eat at their desks. And of course, always look out for the bathroom bandit.â??