025 | 10 red flags to spot during job interviews

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You are sitting in the interview with a candidate and you’re just not sure… is this the right person for the job, or should you keep on looking? In this episode, I'll be discussing 9 (no 10) red flags you should look out for during job interviews.

1. Arrived late, didn’t call ahead of time to let you know and also didn’t apologise upon arrival…
2. Inappropriate clothing - underwear showing or using their body to gain favour with panel members
3. Badmouthing their current/old workplace/boss - shows disloyalty - what will they say about you when they leave or move on
4. Unprofessional conduct or comments during the interview - swearing, getting angry, crying, racist, ageist, sexist comments
5. Unable to answer simple questions about why they really want the job, why they think they would be a good fit for the role
6. Didn’t do their research - unsure of the job role they applied for, came unprepared
7. Don’t agree with the values of the company/organisation - for example, integrity, no gossip, etc.
8. Inconsistency with the stories they tell against their resume
9. Fix mindset during the interview - seem unwilling to change from the way they have ‘always done things’
10. You just don’t feel confident about this person being the right person for the job, trust your gut!

Remember to document as much as possible during an interview, body language, language, and personal info they shared that might affect their ability to do the job.

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