What are some signs that you dodged a bullet after a job interview?


I think some clear signs are: inconsistent language during interview process, unrealistic work duties, very low pay, no growth opportunities, and high turnover rate. I try to interview them for these when I am interviewing.

Is there anything else that you should look out for?

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I always listen to how they talk about current and former employees. If they act like you're a rockstar and you're going to be significantly better than the person you're replacing or other team members, I will take that as a huge red flag. I don't like it when anybody talks badly about people, but especially when employers talk badly about employees.

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This is a very good point. I left a job because they did this

Those are all very clear red flags to me. I also think it is a red flag when they don't really ask questions and spend the whole time telling you about the company and the role. It is also a red flag when they say things like "we are a family here."

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That makes sense. They can try to use that phrase to justify abusing you

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