Everything is lined up. You’ve completed several rounds of interviews and an offer is being laid out on the table. You’ve already done your due diligence on researching the organization, and you know that you’d get a significant salary raise and exponential growth— but something doesn’t feel right.
That gut feeling isn’t always a shot in the dark. Sometimes your brain has caught on to subliminal cues that fly under the radar. We are here to address those cues and clue you in on why you may be feeling uneasy about that offer.
Circulation of power
New people can indicate growth! They can also indicate high turnover. The biggest red flag is if most of the leadership team are new to the company. If they hint to further leadership changes in roles that are essential to the success of your role, that’s a problem. LinkedIn is a valuable asset for checking in on your future coworkers and seeing their history with the company you’re interviewing for.
[This obviously doesn’t apply to brand-new companies]
The job pitch doesn’t stay consistent
Sometimes it’s a result of a lazy hiring process. Other times it is a deliberate fabrication. If the communication you receive from the initial phone screening to the final interview starts changing, it can raise many red flags on whether or not you’re being purposefully misled. Pay close attention to how the leaders and colleagues you meet during the interview process define the position and its requirements. If they aren’t working with a recruiter that’s knowledgeable in the role, it can be an issue later down the line.
The anticipated timelines seem off
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If the interview team is offering an unrealistic deadline, keep in mind that you may not have the runway to find success. Even if you do receive a clear list of priorities, be sure you are aware of the amount of time you have to achieve your goals. Especially with roles that have the expectation of you hitting the ground running.
It took months after the first interview to get the offer
The job process takes forever, and it’s been over a week without hearing anything back. The process seems confusing altogether. You’re about to throw in the towel, but a small inkling of hope keeps you hanging on. When you finally get a call and complete an in-person interview, you find that you’re left in the dark for another week.
If the communication sucks right now. It will not get better once you get the job. In fact, it’s bound to get worse.
At the end of the day, an efficient interview process shouldn’t come at the cost of time. We specialize in both speed and quality, working with the best hospitality and senior living companies in the country. If you’re ready to expedite your job search as an executive, contact a member of our team today.