Horrible bosses are too common in the workplace. In fact, one out of five workers have had a bad boss.
When
searching for a new job, it’s important to find one you’ll enjoy and a
boss who is a pleasure to work for. While it’s not always easy to have
the best of both worlds, there are a few warning signs of a bad boss you
can spot during a job interview:
1. They arrive late to the job interview without notice.
When
a manager shows up late to an interview without informing you, you’re
probably safe to assume he doesn’t value your time. Additionally, this
behavior might be a sign the manager doesn’t enjoy his job.
2. They display poor body language.
Is
the manager constantly watching the clock? Did they avoid making eye
contact with you during the interview? This type of negative body
language is a strong sign that the manager isn’t interested in
performing the job interview.
3. They ask illegal interview questions.
If
a manager asks questions about your religion, credit history, or
marital status, it’s a good sign the manager isn’t trained on ethical
interview practices.
4. They ask simple interview questions.
A
good manager asks interview questions that challenge candidates to
showcase their expertise. However, if the manager asks questions they
could find answers to in your resume or cover letter, it’s a sign
they’re not putting effort into learning about your experience.
5. They lack a clear vision for the company.
Does
the manager have a difficult time explaining the company’s mission or
culture? It could be a sign they don’t know what’s going on within their
own company.
6. Their office is extremely disorganized.
Do
you walk into the office and there are messy piles of papers left and
right? Does everything just seem cluttered? If a manager can’t gain
control of his office, it might be a sign he doesn’t have control of his
team.
7. They won’t tell you why the last employee left.
During
the job interview, it’s OK to ask about employee turnover. However, if
the manager refuses to answer your question or makes a rude remark, it
might be a sign that the company isn’t a good place to work for.
8. They can’t answer your questions about the position.
If
you constantly stump the manager with questions about the position or
company, it’s a good sign he's not very engaged with his work.
9. They display red flags of previous bosses you’ve had.
Although
it’s important to go into each job interview with an open mind, you
want to be aware of familiar characteristics of a bad boss.
For
example, does the manager seem scatter-brained during the job interview?
This characteristic might remind you of a previous boss you had who was
disorganized and failed to lead your old team.
10. They can’t tell you how you’d fit into the organization.
If
you ask the manager what goals they’d have for you once hired and they
can’t provide a response, it’s a good sign that the position you applied
for isn’t a priority for them.
What are some ways you’ve spotted a bad boss during a job interview?
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