If you’ve been searching for a job in Houston for a while, getting an offer is certainly exciting. However, proceed with caution! As one of the leading recruiting agencies in Houston, Murray Resources can tell you before you accept it, think about how your potential new boss treated you in the interview.

If he or she showcased any of the following “bad behaviors,” then those are signs of what’s to come – and you could be setting yourself up for job failure should you accept the offer:

They Offer Only Vague Answers

You did your research and came armed with plenty of questions about the position, the company and the culture. Trouble is: the interviewer can’t seem to give you much information.

Many of their answers are vague and leave you wanting to know more. If that’s the case, then they’re likely hiding something. Even if they’re not, it then shows how unprepared they are, which isn’t good either.

They Don’t Give You the Attention You Deserve

You’re giving the interviewer your undivided attention. You just wish they would do the same for you. But they keep checking their emails, answering texts and seem distracted throughout the interview.

There could be an innocent answer – like maybe the interviewer got some bad news dropped on them right before your interview. However, in most cases, it’s simply rude behavior – something you might have to get used to if you take the job.

They Ask Personal Questions

There are certain questions that interviewers are not allowed to ask. These include questions about whether you’re married, have kids, plan to have kids, your religion, etc.

So if you feel like an interviewer is getting too personal with you, it could be a friendly attempt to get to know you…or an attempt to discriminate. Either way, a savvy interviewer will know better than to ask these kinds of questions.

They Criticize You

If, for instance, an interviewer criticizes the way you formatted your resume, or offers some other petty disapproval, it’s going to leave you feeling pretty crummy. And just imagine how you’d feel day in and day out working for someone who treats you that way?

There’s No Opportunity for Growth

The job posting said the company offered advancement opportunities and room for growth. But when you ask for specifics, all you get is a blank stare and some vague statement about how the company strives to support employee growth.

If they can’t give you detailed information – on a mentoring program, tuition reimbursement, stretch assignments, training opportunities, etc. – then all that “room for growth” talk is likely just wishful thinking on their part.

Want Help Finding Your Next Great Boss?

Give Murray Resources a call. As one of the leading recruiting agencies in Houston, we can assist you with the entire job search process – from crafting a strong resume to preparing for interviews – all so you can find a job and a boss that are a great fit for your background, personality and career goals.

Ready to get started? Contact us today.