Interviews can be awkward, even for seasoned professionals who have weathered dozens of them. As a result, you should give candidates some leeway when assessing them during in-person sessions. However, there are some behaviors that simply don't fly, no matter how difficult the situation may be. With this in mind, familiarize yourself with these serious interview red flags:
Touting other offers
Talented business leaders looking for new opportunities often come into interviews with multiple irons in the fire, so to speak. This is, of course, perfectly acceptable. However, bragging about those other offers is entirely out of bounds, according to Time. Job hunters who tout other employment options unprompted may be looking to start a bidding war. And, chances are, they will continually search for other gigs even after they've been hired.
Expressing negative feelings about past employers
Most people suffer through at least one job they hate. That being said, an interview isn't the place to vent about negative work experiences, HubSpot found. When you come across especially disaffected candidates who don't hold back when discussing their past employers, immediately mark them off your list. You need positive, resilient leaders.
Asking zero questions
Effective interviews resemble good conversations, with parties on both sides of the desk offering information and asking questions. If you encounter potential hires who fail to contribute the latter, you need to reassess, according to Inc. Strong business leaders are often voracious learners who analyze new information and search for fresh ways to understand it. Candidates who ask no questions are either unengaged or believe they have all the answers, neither of which are good things.
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