IN OTHER NEWS – A new survey reveals the top reasons Georgia jobseekers are likely to turn down a job offer.

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A new survey from VoiceNation has recently revealed the red flags that job hunters look for when being interviewed for a role. The results showed that 34% of Georgia residents believe they have experienced a negative job interview.

The survey asked what you would consider a red flag during a job interview and Georgia residents reported:

• Not disclosing salary – 38%
• Not answering your questions correctly (inconsistent answers, brushing around the subject) – 29%
• The job role sounds different from what was initially advertised – 26%
• Too many personal and/or irrelevant questions – 24%
• Interviewer disrespecting co-workers – 24%
• Constantly rescheduling the interview – 21%
• Interviewer seeming unprepared – 16%

A new survey from VoiceNation has revealed what U.S job hunters would consider a red flag when being interviewed for a role.

It was revealed that almost two-fifths of U.S. employees have had a negative experience when being interviewed for a role at a company.

A new survey commissioned by VoiceNation has revealed the ‘red flags’ that interviewees look for when job hunting. The survey, which was conducted in January 2024 has shown that 37% of U.S. employees have had a negative experience when interviewing for a job. 

Men reported that 31% have experienced a negative interview, compared to the 33% of women who were surveyed.

When looking at generational differences, the survey also showed that Gen Z applicants were the most likely to be treated poorly throughout the job interview process.

Looking at the seniority level, it was business owners and directors who were the most likely to have had a bad interview experience – which could be down to a more scrupulous process due to the increased responsibility the job offers

Not disclosing salary is the biggest ‘red flag’ among interviewees

Reason	% Who Would Consider It A ‘Red Flag’
Not disclosing salary	38%
Constantly rescheduling the interview	25%
Too many personal and/or irrelevant questions	25%
Interviewer disrespecting co-workers	23%
The job role sounds different to what was initially advertised	18%
Not answering your questions correctly (inconsistent answers, brushing around the subject)	18%
Interviewer seeming unprepared	17%
If the company seems to have a high staff turnover	14%
Being told overtime is ‘mandatory’ or you’ll at least, be expected to work overtime	12%
The interview starting later than it was supposed to	12%
Reading bad reviews about the company online	8%

The biggest red flag during a job interview among respondents is when the salary isn’t disclosed (38%). This was followed by the interview constantly being rescheduled and too many personal questions being asked (25%).

Other popular red flags that could put potential employees off a company included the interviewer disrespecting co-workers (23%), the job role sounding different to the original job description, and the interviewer not answering questions correctly, such as inconsistent answers or avoiding an answer completely (18%).

Salary matters the most when applying for a new role

41% of U.S. employees would prioritize salary over the likes of the job role itself, company culture, and progression within the role. 29% would prioritize the job role itself over anything else.

50% of workers aged between 18-24 would prioritize salary, whereas 43% of workers aged between 55-65 chose the job itself. More men would highlight salaries than women (43% vs. 39%), whereas more women would prioritize the job itself over men (31% vs. 27%)

Commenting on the survey results, Dan Marshall, Group Head of Digital at Moneypenny & VoiceNation said: “When it comes to job interviews, whilst some candidates may seem confident it is also completely normal for them to be nervous. It’s important to remember when interviewing a candidate that whilst you might potentially hold the power in the room, this is someone who could bring something especially valuable to the company.

“It’s important to stay professional and whilst it’s important to make conversation and build rapport to make the candidate comfortable, don’t ask overly personal and invasive questions. When advertising for the role, make it as detailed as possible, especially when it comes to role and experience requirements, and salary expectations – this will avoid any potential miscommunication and issues down the line”

To see the full report, please click here: https://voicenation.com/resources/what-are-the-most-common-interview-red-flags/