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In this article we want to share with you 5 signs why you should not take a job. Usually, we are used to and focused on looking for the good things about a job or interview. However, it is crucial that we also pay attention to some signs that can help us avoid bad times in the future. There is certainly no such thing as a 100% perfect job, so it is important to carefully consider your options before deciding.

1. The Selection Process Takes Too Long
There is a chance that weeks or even months go by after you interview with a company without hearing from them. Usually, this is an indicator that the position is not a priority for the company. Additionally, this can also mean that the company has chosen other candidates to go thru their interview process.

2. You are not convinced by your Direct Leader
From the time of the interview you can sense if you will have a good relationship with your direct leader. If from the selection process, you identify signs that he/she is a difficult person to deal with, maybe this is not the right place for you.

3. High Level of Turnover
The position has been available for months; this means that the company is having a hard time retaining staff. You can ask this question in the selection process; however, it is not certain that they will give you a 100% accurate answer. We recommend you search LinkedIn for people who have worked there and for how long they have been with the company.

4. Lack of clarity about the position
When you applied for the position it was a marketing vacancy. However, at the time of the interview they tell you that in addition to your marketing responsibilities, candidates need to also work on sales, public relations, social media, and customer service. If the company does not know how to clearly define the job description (and it sounds like 3 jobs in 1), then maybe this is not a place for you.

5. Badmouthing Employees
If the person interviewing you badmouths the employees or the person who previously did the job for which you are applying, you should take note and reflect on whether you really want to work in such an environment. One way to gauge the environment is to ask the following question: What do you like most about working here? If the person takes a long time to answer or gives you a generic answer, this may not be a good fit. Job seekers should take note of this type of situation and reflect on whether they really want to work in such an environment. One way to gauge the environment is to ask the following question: What do you like most about working here? If the person takes a long time to answer or gives you a generic answer, that is another indicator of the type of company to which you are applying.

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