During a Job Interview, You Need to Look for These Red Flags
We have all been there. When you first walk into that office, you notice something is off. There is something wrong, but it’s hard to pinpoint what it is.
A red flag is what you are experiencing. Look for this when going into a job interview. It’s true, we don’t pay attention to our gut feelings because we all need a job to pay for the necessities of life. However, you must trust your instincts to know if this is the right job for you.
You’ll soon notice why that nagging feeling was there from the beginning, if you ignore that red flag and get the job. There are several things that could cause this, a toxic work environment, or long working hours. It is important to say no if they offered you a position that you didn’t feel comfortable in during the interview.
Here are some red flags to look for during a job interview.
They use too many buzzwords.
I am not talking about any professional ones. These are cliches like “We’re like a family here” and “We’re looking for self-starters.”
In my personal experience, the buzzword that is my own red flag is “We’re always busy.” I’ve heard that twice in interviews. Both are jobs that I got.