Job Interview Q & A

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6. The work environment isn’t appealing to you

From the moment you walk in the door for your job interview, pay attention to the environment. Are workers actively engaged in their duties, or are they slumped over their cubicles like drones? Does your prospective boss deal with his peers and subordinates in a professional manner, or does he seem aloof and dismissive? If you see these issues during your interview, there’s no reason to believe they’ll improve once you start working in the office.

7. You don’t feel like you’re being heard

If the hiring manager does all the talking in the interview and doesn’t appear to listen to your comments or ask thoughtful questions about your career goals and past accomplishments, that’s a red flag. You can tell whether a manager is really interested and engaged by observing his body language, eye contact and overall etiquette during the interview.

Red flags for job candidates aren’t hard to spot if you know what to look for during the interview. Don’t disregard them. Instead, turn your attention to finding employment elsewhere.

4. Employee tenure is short

A pattern of employee turnover can be a symptom of a high-stress, low-morale office culture. If you learn that previous employees didn’t stay long at the company, and there’s no evidence of tenure among the staff, you might have a bad-boss situation or a toxic work environment.

5. The hiring manager isn’t prepared

Just as you’ve invested time preparing for the interview, made sure to show up promptly, studied expectations for the available position and arrived with questions about the company and its goals, your prospective employer should also be ready to assess your fit for the position. Take note if it’s apparent that the employer hasn’t read your resume, or is late for the appointment.

2. The interviewer can’t provide a clear picture of the job

No matter whether you’re applying to be an entry-level staff accountant or the chief financial officer, your interviewer should be able to explain the responsibilities of the role and how success will be measured. If he can’t, you will likely have a difficult time forging a clear career path in the company.

3. Descriptions of work environment are neutral

Ask the hiring manager what he likes most about working at the company. If he can’t answer without hemming and hawing, it could signal job dissatisfaction on his part. If the opportunity arises during your visit, pose the same question to other employees in the department, from the accounting manager to the data entry clerk. Do they seem enthused about their daily responsibilities? Are they rewarded for their efforts? Are there opportunities for advancement? Pay attention to the office “mood.”

7 Red Flags You Should Watch for in a Job Interview:-

1. Valid questions get vague answers

Of course, it’s never appropriate for the interviewer to reveal personal information about a previous employee. But the hiring manager should be able to address any queries you have about the expectations for the position and provide some history about the role and its influence on company operations. Look for direct answers to questions like the following: What is the first challenge the person hired for this job will have to deal with? What do you see as the finance or accounting department's mission? What are the pros and cons of the job? What can you tell me about the person to whom I would report?

5. “How will this job benefit me?”

Like question No. 1 above, this query is likely aimed at learning something simple, like the firm’s commitment to skills training and the chances of moving up in the company. And it would be short-sighted of you to not try to determine what you can get out of the job. But it's all in how you phrase it. Ask the question above, and you could sound overly focused on how the job can help you, instead of how you can benefit the company. Rather than posing this question, ask, “What do you like most about working here?” You’ll learn not only about what inspires and motivates the hiring manager but also about what the company focuses on, whether it’s opportunities to learn and advance or something else.

4. “When can I retire?”

This is another query that might make the hiring manager assume you’re only in this for the paycheck, so it’s best to avoid this line of questioning. Instead, ask, “Who was in the role before me, and why did he/she go?” If the person was only in the job for a short time, or the hiring manager can’t fully explain why the person left, consider it a red flag and try to find out more. The firm could have unrealistic expectations for the role, or there might be another reason the position hasn’t been set up for success.

3. “How much money am I going to make?”

Of course, starting salary is one of your biggest considerations when evaluating a potential job. However, when you ask about salary right away, a hiring manager might think you only want the job for the money, not for the opportunities or because of a passion for the work. It’s best to save that conversation for the later interviews. In the first meeting, it’s a good idea to ask a question like this one: “What do you see as the greatest opportunities for the company in the next several years?” The response will give you a sense of the firm’s prospects and future goals.

2. “How late do you consider too late for showing up to work?”

You never want to suggest in a job interview that you may have an issue with punctuality. If you’re trying to better understand the expectations for the job, try this question instead: “What is a typical day like for someone in this position?” You’ll learn the typical duties and responsibilities of the role, and you’ll get a better sense of what the office is like – collaborative (say, if the typical day includes a few meetings) or more based on independent work.

5 Questions You Shouldn’t Ask in a Job Interview (and What to Ask Instead):-

1. “Why would I want to work here?”

You may mean well with this question – perhaps you just want to know more about the firm’s working environment and how you’d fit in. But, if this is one of the first questions out of your mouth, and you ask it in such a blunt way, there’s a good chance that the hiring manager will take it the wrong way, like you think you’re the top candidate and the company must convince you to come on board. If you want to understand how well you’d fit with the company and the role, ask, “What qualities do you think would make someone successful in this role?” The hiring manager’s answer will likely help you determine whether your abilities are a match.