Don’t Ignore Interview Red Flags
A job interview is a conversation, not an interrogation.
My friend had a bad interview experience.
He was invited for a job interview for a role he really wanted.
As usual, he met with the panel, and the interview began but they barely let him speak.
He said one of the panel members kept interrupting him, calling him out, and openly doubting his answers and credibility.
In the end, he decided not to pursue the opportunity and instead found another role.
Here is why you should take it seriously if it ever happens to you.
An interview is a conversation, not an interrogation.
As a candidate, you are invited to share your past work and experiences, so the panel should allow you to speak.
Ideally, you should be speaking for half of the time, if not more.
If you are getting interrupted a lot, then it might be a sign that the organisation is not a good fit for you.
Don’t ignore the red flags.
There are red flags everywhere these days.
Don’t ignore them.
Better safe than sorry, especially when it comes to accepting a job and then being under pressure after starting a new role.
A job is a means to an end, not the other way around.
You deserve a job that lets you sleep well at night.
You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you.
You want the job.
I get it.
But you also want a great job, right?
One where you can add value.
One that you’ll be glad you joined.
One that gives you peace of mind.
Knowing these facts, you should enter an interview with the mindset that you are interviewing the panel as much as they are interviewing you.
An interview is a two-way street, so pay attention during the interview and note any undesirable events that occur.
Conclusion
A job interview is a two-way conversation.
You deserve to be heard.
If a panel interrupts you frequently or doesn’t let you speak, or if you notice other red flags, then the opportunity might not be right for you.
Don’t ignore the red flags.
Better safe than sorry.
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Banji Alo
Great advice!
If they keep interrupting, perhaps it’s a sign the position has already been filled: the interview is just a formality, following HR requirements?