It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of being offered a job, especially if you have been out of work for a while. However, it is important that the job aligns with you, otherwise, you will end up miserable and want to leave anyway. These are some red flags to look out for before you decide whether to accept a job.

High Turnover

Good employers don’t have a high turnover of staff – that is a fact, and contrary to popular belief, most people don’t leave jobs just because of the salary. The main reasons are down to flexibility and management. It is important to find out the reason for the vacancy. Is it a brand-new role or have there been several people in the role in the last few years? If it is the latter, it should ring alarm bells. There is a reason people don’t stay in the role. You may want to delve a bit further into why the previous employees left.

Communication Style

You will get a good understanding of the employer throughout the hiring process by looking at their communication style. Are they leaving you hanging without an update? Do they take a long time to respond to texts/emails? Are they contacting you at inappropriate times, such as late at night? If the communication style is unprofessional, it may be a strong indicator of how they will be when you are employed.

Reputation

There are plenty of ways to check information on companies these days, and it may be worth looking at reviews. Glassdoor and Indeed are good sources of information to find out about the experience of previous employees. It might not completely put you off, but it may give you some indicators of what obstacles to look out for when you are employed.

Interview Process

The interview process can give you an understanding of how the business operates. A strong decision-maker will usually only need one interview to decide, particularly if it is not a management role. If you are being expected to attend multiple interviews, it may suggest that they are indecisive, or there is a lack of trust in the line manager.

Culture

What is the culture, and does it align with you? You can get a good idea of this from your interactions during the hiring process. For instance, do they seem to be working around the clock? Are they relaxed with communication? Make sure the culture aligns with you before you accept the job.

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