In addition to understanding the business, you must also understand the company culture. Each company is unique, with their own set of values, codes of conduct, and employment brand. This includes not only the company’s written mission, employee benefits, and external reputation, but also who the key players are, how work gets done, unwritten dress codes, priorities, and internal dynamics. If you take the time to understand these nuances, and you feel you fit in, you will already have an advantage when a permanent position opens.