You read the job ad. The job is exactly what you were looking for. You submitted your CV and received an invitation for an interview. However, something is wrong. Maybe this job is not really that good, and instead of your dream job, the complete opposite is waiting for you? Read on to find out what warning signs to look out for during an interview.
Description of duties is too vague or missing
Over time, the role of each employee in the company changes slightly. However, the employer must know from the outset what skills are expected of the potential employee and what their responsibilities will be. It is necessary to familiarize yourself with the description of duties during the selection process in order to avoid questions about your role in the company later.
The Interview Didn't Convince You
The interview is not only your opportunity to show yourself to the company - it is also the company's opportunity to convince you to join their team. The interviewer should be able to introduce the company and tell you what benefits you will get. If you feel that the interviewer does not do this or cannot give any convincing arguments, then it is worth considering whether you really want to work here.
Description of duties is too vague or missing
Over time, the role of each employee in the company changes slightly. However, the employer must know from the outset what skills are expected of the potential employee and what their responsibilities will be. It is necessary to familiarize yourself with the description of duties during the selection process in order to avoid questions about your role in the company later.
The Interview Didn't Convince You
The interview is not only your opportunity to show yourself to the company - it is also the company's opportunity to convince you to join their team. The interviewer should be able to introduce the company and tell you what benefits you will get. If you feel that the interviewer does not do this or cannot give any convincing arguments, then it is worth considering whether you really want to work here.
During an interview, you are asked inappropriate questions
Every interviewer should be aware that questions that are not related to the performance of the intended duties or have no bearing on the suitability of the candidate for the vacant position (for example, questions about personal life, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, etc.) are not acceptable. If you think that you have been asked an inappropriate question, you can always ask for an explanation of how this is related to work duties, or refuse to answer and ask you to move on to the next question.
The company has a bad reputation
Currently, anyone on various sites can anonymously write reviews about their employers. Of course, these comments should be critically evaluated. However, if all the comments show similar tendencies, such as bad attitude from management, this should be taken into account. During a meeting with a company representative or recruiter, you can learn more about a potential job and come to your own conclusions.
You don't get answers to your questions
During the interview, one of your goals is to assess whether the vacant position meets your expectations, so be sure to ask questions to get more information. If you feel that the interviewer cannot answer even the simplest questions (for example, what is the business environment in the enterprise, who will be your leader, etc.), this is a sign that something is wrong.
Every interviewer should be aware that questions that are not related to the performance of the intended duties or have no bearing on the suitability of the candidate for the vacant position (for example, questions about personal life, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, etc.) are not acceptable. If you think that you have been asked an inappropriate question, you can always ask for an explanation of how this is related to work duties, or refuse to answer and ask you to move on to the next question.
The company has a bad reputation
Currently, anyone on various sites can anonymously write reviews about their employers. Of course, these comments should be critically evaluated. However, if all the comments show similar tendencies, such as bad attitude from management, this should be taken into account. During a meeting with a company representative or recruiter, you can learn more about a potential job and come to your own conclusions.
You don't get answers to your questions
During the interview, one of your goals is to assess whether the vacant position meets your expectations, so be sure to ask questions to get more information. If you feel that the interviewer cannot answer even the simplest questions (for example, what is the business environment in the enterprise, who will be your leader, etc.), this is a sign that something is wrong.