Search This Blog

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Three Red Flags in Job Interviews

An excerpt from CNBC.com - 

CEO: I’ve interviewed over 500 candidates—these 3 subtle habits scream ‘red flag’ in job interviews

By Eli Rubel, Contributor

BartekSzewczyk | Getty Images

1. Show up late, and it signals a lack of preparation

If someone shows up even a minute late to an interview, it raises questions right away. Sure, emergencies happen. But most of the time, it signals poor planning.

When someone doesn’t protect time for the interview, I have to assume they won’t protect time for clients, deadlines, or teammates once they’re in the role. In fast-moving agency environments, that can create real problems.

Do this instead

  • Aim to be early, even if it’s a virtual interview. Log on 10 minutes ahead of time and test your tech.
  • If something unavoidable does come up, communicate right away. A quick message goes a long way.
  • Treat the interview with the same respect you’d give a client meeting.

No comments:

Post a Comment