The sick days are limited but the pizza during office parties is not!
We’re like a family here, so employees don’t really mind answering a phone call or receiving an email after work.
If you think that these phrases sound like warning signs when said in a job interview, that’s because they most likely are; asking about overtime is arguably the company checking to see how willing you are to go the extra mile, the pizza comment means that you might have to put your work above your health in times when you should be resting, and comparing themselves to a family is only accurate if the family the interviewer is referring to is somewhat dysfunctional.
But these three instances are far from the only signs indicating that a certain workplace might not be the best choice. Members of the ‘Ask Reddit’ community recently discussed more of such indicators, after the user ‘photo_inbloom’ asked them about red flags that everyone should be aware of when attending a job interview.
If you’re curious to learn what red flags netizens described, scroll down to find them on the list below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interviews with the OP themselves and with the director of Lerner College Career Services Center at the University of Delaware, Jill Panté, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions on job interviews.
sheikhyerbouti , Pavel Danilyuk Report
CapnBloodbeard , The Jopwell Collection Report
Leather-Interview-28 , Ono Kosuki Report
“I found [the discussion] very beneficial because I’m now keeping all these answers in mind as I attend job interviews while looking for a job.”
EffinAyyItsMe , Gabrielle Henderson Report
Perfect01Muse , Mina Rad Report
xpetiteemilyx , LinkedIn Sales Navigator Report
VoraciousReader59 , David Gallie Report
Adorable_xPrincess , Aslan Kumarov Report
“I think that even if a job sounds perfect you need to really dive into what is expected of you and how the company words things when interviewing you. Anything could be a trap and you need to be careful – carefully consider everything they are telling you and perhaps even write it all down. Speak to a friend and get their second opinion on it as well.”
No_Recognition_1426 , energepic.com Report
dfgyrdfhhrdhfr , Nick Nice Report
babyjaybae , Karolina Kaboompics Report
“Paying attention to different types of red flags can help job seekers avoid entering a workplace that may not align with their professional goals,” she said. “For example, if the company is vague about the culture, career advancement, or daily responsibilities and expectations, that could be a warning sign or a red flag that the company is disorganized and may suggest internal confusion and instability.”
Elegant-1Queen , Leon Seibert Report
cleverwall , Tima Miroshnichenko Report
Ethel_Marie , The Jopwell Collection Report
random5654 , Karolina Kaboompics Report
itsjordanxx , Tima Miroshnichenko Report
copper-feather , pressfoto Report
“For example, if you want to work for a company that invests in its employees’ career growth, ask questions about a typical career path, opportunities to learn new skills, or the reasons why the previous person left the role. These questions can help you figure out the company’s commitment to their employees.”
undercover_ravioli , Marten Bjork Report
speedisntfree Report
Accurate_Screen_6012 , Andrea Piacquadio Report
“The first impression often sets the tone for the overall perception of a company,” J. Panté noted, “But if job seekers experience a bad first impression, I recommend doing a little more research on the company (using resources like Glassdoor or LinkedIn) and giving it a second chance before walking away.
“If you are given the job offer and still have reservations, request another call to address your concerns before making a final decision. For companies, a low job offer acceptance rate should prompt a thorough review of the hiring process to identify areas for improvement.”
Organic-Republic-990 , UK Black Tech Report
Kalepsis Report
No_Bookkeeper_6183 Report
“Hearing about different experiences can also provide more details surrounding the job search process as a whole, as well as common interview questions, and the best way to answer these questions. By learning from real-life situations, job seekers can adjust their strategies and build confidence for their own interview.”
Dano558 Report
gracezeox , Drazen Zigic Report
island-breeze , The Jopwell Collection Report
GracefulGlowa , Goran Ivos Report
APuffyCloudSky Report
shaka_sulu , Steve Ding Report
NorthNorthAmerican Report
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