Top 6 red flags in the hiring process



  1. Job seekers should present a concise, mistake-free resume clearly conveying their work history and qualifications. If not, they will likely have ongoing issues with composition, spelling and grammar.
  2. Candidates should always be prepared to take a phone call from a potential employer and intelligently discuss their background and career goals. If not, will they be prepared for the unexpected on the job?
  3. Presentation skills in a face-to-face interview should be impeccable. If there is anything lacking in appearance or communication that cannot be written off to nerves, watch out. This is as good as it gets.
  4. The interviewee should not dominate the conversation nor should it be difficult to pull information from them. Too much information usually leads to negativity and not enough is a waste of time.
  5. Follow-up after the interview should be a timely, well thought out but brief overview of the candidate’s qualifications and desire to come to work. If not, follow-up skills in general are probably lacking.
  6. When it’s time for an offer, there should be no change in salary requirements. If the original stated salary is fair market and in line with the candidate’s qualifications, he or she should not try to negotiate.


Source: Nashville Business Journal