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Needless to say, I turned down that opportunity after the first round of interviews. Did I really want to work at a company where my boss would not get a say in selecting the person who reported to him? Did I want to accept a position in a department where my direct manager was not trusted to make a hiring decision? Will I be trusted to make any decisions at all? That may be a sign of a bad company culture. That set off my radar as a sign of a bad company. My request to get an introduction and a quick conversation with him was turned down, ostensibly because he was not the decision maker. You are not given an opportunity to interview with your future managerīelieve it or not, this has actually happened to me! I was interviewing for an accounting team leader position at a large company, and was surprised that the interview schedule did not include the accounting manager – the very person I would be reporting to. Here are some early red flags to pay attention to. The reality is that no one enjoys turning down an opportunity, but it is preferable to taking a job at a company that you won't be happy with. After visiting an office, your gut will be able to tell you if there are signs of it being a bad company. Think of your interviews, emails, phone calls and office visits as a glimpse behind the veil – and use it to your advantage. So, what's a job candidate to do? My advice is to pay attention to all things, big and small, in every single interaction with your prospective employer.

However, accepting a job at a company that is not a good fit for you, or is a downright terrible place to work, is a sure recipe for misery. Getting seduced is the easy and fun part. And, just as in dating, it can be difficult to see the true colors of the situation, particularly if you desperately want to like the new opportunity. There is no shortage of uncertainty, as both parties do all they can to present themselves in the best light – not unlike dating, but with a salary and a job title on the line. Interviewing for a job is such a tricky proposition, isn't it?