I’ve started asking interviewers, “Why did the last person leave this role?” and some of the answers are… alarming. One even said “we’re still figuring that out.” Would you avoid a role if they won’t give you a straight answer?

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Getting a strange answer to that question might make me think twice about accepting a role. But I'll be honest, in today's job market I'm not sure I'd be eager to turn down any offers. Unless something really weird happened in the interview I'd probably take the job.

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A fair answer. The current employment environment is worrying. Some non-essential factors should not be brought into the interview.

What I ask is that, why are you recruiting for this role.

Ignore red flags if you're unemployed. Heed them if you're not.

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