🚀 What’s the biggest red flag in a job interview?

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Hey IT pros,

A few days ago, I asked our community:

What’s the biggest red flag in a job interview?

Knowing when there’s red flags can help you to spot a company you might not want to get involved in.

Here’s what our community said were the biggest red flags 🚩

🤔 Asking if you'll take the job on the spot can signal desperation.

👪 Saying "we're like a family" might hint at underpayment and overworking.

🔄 High staff turnover or leaders with long tenures but short staff retention suggest systemic issues.

🌀 Not meeting you at reception reflects poor organization.

🚩 Being vague about why the previous person left raises concerns.

🕒 Deducting bathroom breaks from your break time shows a lack of respect for employees.

🖥️ The interview not matching the advertised position indicates disorganization.

💸 Not being upfront about the pay range suggests potential pay issues.

📉 Mentioning a past ransomware attack without context could indicate ongoing security problems.

🕵️‍♂️ If interviewers argue with your correct answers, it signals potential micromanagement.

🕵️ "This role requires dedication beyond just full time" indicates likely overwork.

🎭 Mentioning flexible hours as code for overworking is a red flag.

📝 Signing an NDA before knowing job details shows a lack of transparency.

🏃‍♂️ Getting hired on the spot often indicates a high turnover rate.

📚 Asking questions based on books rather than real job scenarios shows impracticality.

🕵️‍♂️ Interviewers not being transparent about their background, especially if non-technical, is a red flag.

📊 No clear KPIs or vague job descriptions suggest a lack of direction.

👔 Mentioning "work hard, play hard" often translates to excessive work hours.

👎 Bad body language or disinterest from interviewers reflects poorly on the company's culture.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Panel interviews can sometimes be a sign of a bureaucratic culture.

💼 "We let users pick their own hardware" might indicate a lack of standardization.

📅 Offering the job after a single conversation can indicate desperation.

📉 High turnover rates or toxic work culture are major red flags.

🛠️ Being a one-man show for the position can signal poor resource management.

📉 Pay differing from what's negotiated is a sign of dishonesty.

🏃‍♂️ "We don't discuss pay rates amongst each other" suggests potential wage issues.

🤔 Mentioning "competitive wage" without specifics can be misleading.

📉 Jobs with no clear promotion paths or constant re-opening indicate instability.

🔎 If they’re shocked and unprepared for your questions, it shows poor preparation.

🚩 Mentioning overtime requirements during the interview signals potential overwork.

👔 If all interviewers turn off their cameras during a remote interview, it reflects poorly on their engagement and transparency.

Which ones do you agree with?

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