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The Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore When Interviewing 

How to spot when the person you’re interviewing is actually a horrible fit for the job

by Techeconomy
March 16, 2024
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Redflags during interviews (PHOTO: Forbes)

Redflags during interviews (PHOTO: Forbes)

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However sharp your HR department might be, there will always be that one person who slips through the net and just should not be there when you get to the interview stage.

Interviewing helps to weed them out and is vital for your business, but how do you spot them – and quickly? After all, not all candidates are what they first appear to be on meeting them.

Joe Davies from FATJOE explains the warning signs that you should watch out for when interviewing a candidate.
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Joe Davies from FATJOE explains the warning signs that you should watch out for when interviewing a candidate.

Appearance

First impressions always count, and gut instinct should not be ignored. The candidate should be dressed appropriately for the position they are interviewing for, but also take note of how they conduct themselves whilst waiting for the interview, such as how they interact with other candidates or your staff, for example.

Punctuality

Another obvious point, but an important one – does the candidate arrive on time for the interview? If they are late for this most important of meetings, it could be a sign that they don’t value the opportunity to work with you. Take note also if they arrive with seconds to spare, but look flustered as if they have been hurrying. These signs could also indicate a lack of planning and preparation for the interview.

Lack of Preparation

Another red flag to watch for is a lack of preparation for the interview. ‘Have they attempted to do any research into the job role or even your company?’

Joe asks. ‘If a candidate arrives and knows nothing about you or the job, be wary if they then claim to be someone who takes the initiative and is always enthusiastic about their work.’

Inconsistencies In Their CV

If their resume declares certain knowledge or experience, be sure to ask them about it. If what they share during the interview doesn’t stack up with what they have written about themselves, then that’s often a sign of CV embellishment, a.k.a. dishonesty.

Overemphasis on Salary and Other Benefits

‘It is perfectly normal to enquire about salary and benefits, especially if these have not been advertised,’ comments Joe, ‘but if they focus a lot on these points, especially early in the interview process, then they are likely thinking more about what they can get out of you rather than what they can contribute to the team.’

Complaining or Gossiping

Ask the candidate about previous employers and pay attention to how they speak about them. While some negativity is to be expected given that they are looking for a new position, if they openly complain or bad-mouth about previous employers or supervisors, then take this as an indication of how they may well behave when working with you.

Poor Communication Skills

This is not only about how well they can articulate and express themselves but about how well they listen. Are they paying full attention to you during the interview? Do they keep asking for clarification on what you are saying, or ask you to repeat yourself a lot? When they do respond to a question, are they answering what you asked them or are they avoiding doing that and only telling you what they want to say?

Not Asking Any Questions

Joe says, ‘Not asking any questions of their own is another sign of a lack of interest in the role being offered. Why would someone starting a new role not have any questions? If they do ask questions, it’s a sign that they’re interested in the role.’

Last Words of Advice

Joe’s final point on interview red flags is very important. ‘Don’t take just one of these red flags in isolation as a reason for rejecting a candidate, but rather as a warning to pay attention. After all, no one will ever interview perfectly. If you find you have two or three red flags stacking up, however, then think very carefully before offering that candidate a position.’

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According to the statement, Joseph has a previous court judgment of N20m as damages awarded against him by an FCT High Court Abuja, for giving the Federal Government false information after accusing Ekeh of fraudulently converting a contract awarded to his firm by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in 2012. Furthermore, the statement revealed that Joseph is facing another criminal charge for false petitioning before Honourable Justice Peter Kekemeke of the High Court of the FCT, Abuja. https://techeconomy.ng/2022/04/td-africa-vs-benjamin-joseph-why-agf-malami-must-not-soil-his-reputation/ The SAN, who disclosed that this clarification is necessary in informing the public to disregard the various sponsored media reports being circulated online and on social media by Joseph against the Zinox Chairman, also stated that every available legal means will be employed to address the libelous contents in the referenced publications and seek for appropriate remedies and damages, where necessary. The statement reads in part: ‘‘We act for Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Technology Distributions Limited (TD) and its staff Chioma Ekeh, Chris Eze Ozims, Oyebode Folashade and Charles Adigwe (hereinafter referred to collectively or individually as “Our Clients”). ‘‘Our Clients have drawn our attention to several online publications, containing some false, distorted and damaging contents in the SAHARA REPORTERS of October 2, 2022 titled: ZINOX GROUP CHAIRMAN, WIFE, 11 OTHERS FACE TRIAL IN NIGERIAN COURT OVER ALLEGED N170M CONTRACT FRAUD NINE YEARS AFTER. A Similar story with the same content was published in OPERA NEWS on 29th September, 2022, and in the NATIONAL WAVES on 29th September 2022 titled: LEO STAN EKEH’S ALLEGED N170.3M FRAUD SCANDAL RESURFACES; and also in THE NEWS MATRICS (Online News Paper Publication) published on the 30th September 2022 titled: FG TO PROSECUTE ZINOX BOSS, EKEH, WIFE OVER ALLEGED N170.3M FRAUD. 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Such personalisation (as carried by the publications) was apparently to achieve an ulterior motive to blackmail, drag, embarrass, and bring down the persons so named in the publication, while the author of the publications appears as a victim and continues to bask in a vain glory.’’ Specifically, Burkaa disclosed that reports of investigation reports by various authorities including the Nigerian Police Force, Special Fraud Unit (SFU) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reveal that Mr. Ekeh and Zinox Technologies Limited are not connected in any way to the allegations that formed the basis of the said libellous publications. ‘‘In fact, in all the investigations by the Nigerian Police and the EFCC, Mr Leo Stan Ekeh, Technology Distributions Limited (TD) and its staff, Mrs. Chioma Ekeh, Mr. Chris Eze Ozims, Mrs. Folashade Oyebode, and Mr. Charles Adigwe have been formally and severally vindicated and absolved of any wrong-doing as the entire allegations were found to be false. 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